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Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.

Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested

Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested

Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested

Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested

A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Tibetans protest Chinese repression in Australia

Surveillance of Tibetans in Australia has been raised as a major concern by the community as it calls for greater protections against Chinese repression.

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Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

Islamic preacher’s ‘vile’ Jew sermons declared racist

An Islamist preacher racially vilified Jews during controversial speeches when he described them as vile and treacherous, a judge has found.

Protester confident in fight against new police powers

Protester confident in fight against new police powers

A prominent activist says he is "very confident" after taking a state government to court over controversial anti-protest laws which expanded police powers.

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

'Take it up with God': preacher sued for anti-Semitism

An Islamist preacher, with former ISIS members as friends, is being sued for alleged anti-Semitic sermons but asserts he has a right to free speech.

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.

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Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Third mosque targeted in Islamophobic threats online

Multiple mosques have been threatened during the holy month of Ramadan as a premier stares down suggestions his government has been slow to act.

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Women are copping the brunt of a spike in attacks and abuse against Muslims as the Israel-Hamas conflict and other incidents raise local community tensions.

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

A national database of anti-Semitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks.

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'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

After a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the past week, Jewish community leaders say they are constantly looking over their shoulder in fear of more attacks.

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

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MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback.

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament.

Fight pledged to overturn 'betrayal' child bail laws

Premier Chris Minns has defended controversial bail changes to crack down on youth crime after they passed the NSW parliament late at night.

MPs to debate outlawing harmful homophobic sermons

The coalition will try to expand exemptions to conversion therapy laws while the Greens will aim to ban homophobic sermons when MPs debate criminal bans in NSW.

Protect LGBT+ kids at faith schools, major review finds

Changes to anti-discrimination laws should strip carve outs for religious schools to better protect gender-diverse staff and students, a major law review found.

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