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'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

'Nazis not welcome': moves to target racist hate speech

Neo-Nazis chanting outside a state parliament have pushed a premier to strengthen hate speech laws after a police communication breakdown.

'Will not be bullied': female MPs stare down neo-Nazis

'Will not be bullied': female MPs stare down neo-Nazis

'Will not be bullied': female MPs stare down neo-Nazis

'Will not be bullied': female MPs stare down neo-Nazis

Two women representing large Jewish communities say they will not be intimidated by extremist neo-Nazis as police permission for a street rally is questioned.

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

'Animals': neo-Nazi stunt condemned as response divides

A gathering of neo-Nazi supporters outside a state parliament has been roundly slammed as offensive, while politicians grapple with the best response.

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Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

Call for police anti-racism plan to have teeth to work

A police force's anti-racism strategy has been welcomed by Indigenous advocacy groups who say it must be given the resources and powers to succeed.

Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

From exploiting migrants to hindering careers, persistent workplace racism prompts calls for an inquiry similar to the national probe into sex discrimination.

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation’s issues with racism.

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AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

AFL icon claims racism caused psychiatric injuries

Ex-AFL player Nicky Winmar has formally joined a racism class action, alleging his earning potential has been limited since retiring due to injuries suffered.

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Students are being abused and attacked while teachers feel bullied for showing solidarity with Palestinians at Australian schools, a new report says.

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

Hindu group panned for anti-Muslim Charlie Kirk tweets

A racial hatred complaint has been lodged against a Hindu group after its marketing chief shared anti-Islam tweets by controversial right-wing figures.

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

A charge that a nurse threatened to kill Israeli patients while working at an Australian hospital has been withdrawn by prosecutors.

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

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.

Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst

Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst

Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst

Indians want apology, resignation over migrant outburst

A Liberal senator remains under fire for inflammatory comments about the Indian community, with calls for her to apologise and be reprimanded by her party.

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

Violent protests fail to budge fresh immigration intake

A key migration target has been announced days after national anti-immigration rallies, with the government under fire for the timing of its release.

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Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies

The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.

Social cohesion fears with weekend rallies set to clash

Groups and communities will hold their own protests in response to planned anti-immigration rallies whose premise has been flatly rejected by political leaders.

'You're a racist': Bob Katter raises fist at reporter

Bob Katter has threatened to punch a journalist after being asked about his Lebanese heritage in the lead-up to anti-migration rallies across the country.

Balance key as government reviews anti-Semitism report

Australia must find a balance between protecting people against racial vilification and shielding institutions, the race discrimination commissioner says.

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Muslims, Palestinian supporters face surge in hate

Incidents of Muslim hate have spiked to historic levels and appear to be emerging within key institutions, according to the Islamophobia Register Australia.

'Butchers': GP ban upheld after abortion, race rants

A doctor has had his suspension upheld after a tribunal found his online posts about abortion, gender ideology and Islam were "disrespectful" and unbalanced.

Councils accuse territory government of overt racism

Fed-up Aboriginal land councils are demanding a territory government drop its "racist" policies and engage with them on crime and economic development.

Police search for accused synagogue arsonist's motive

An accused synagogue fire bomber has faced court as prosecutors search electronic devices for a motive behind the alleged arson.

Islamist preacher unable to 'bury' anti-Semitism ruling

A preacher who incited racial hatred against Jewish people will have to make his apologies prominent on webpages and social media.

Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism

St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne have been sent racist messages online after their teams' matches over the weekend.

Plan to rid anti-Jew 'cancer' targets uni, arts funding

Universities and cultural bodies that fail to act against anti-Semitism could have their funding terminated as part of a blueprint to combat discrimination.

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