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Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

Africans 'living under siege' want to belong Down Under

From racial profiling to over-policing, a new report documents the harsh realities of racism African Australians experience and solutions for social cohesion.

Police commissioner slams 'disgraceful' certificates

Police commissioner slams 'disgraceful' certificates

Police commissioner slams 'disgraceful' certificates

Police commissioner slams 'disgraceful' certificates

A series of allegedly racist police awards have been made public, sparking outrage from the Northern Territory's top officer.

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths

Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.

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NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

NRL stand by education of players after Leniu slur

The NRL remains confident in its player-education programs despite banning Spencer Leniu for eight matches over a racial slur aimed at Brisbane's Ezra Mam.

'Bewildering': Hanson loses attack on racial lawsuit

'Bewildering': Hanson loses attack on racial lawsuit

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has mostly failed to scrap swathes of evidence by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a racial hate speech case over a tweet.

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

Alleged Nazi salute stunt at cinema sparks police probe

A Jewish community has been left reeling after a group allegedly performed Nazi salutes during a screening of a Holocaust film at a popular cinema.

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Festival's inclusive focus after race and police unrest

Racial exclusion lingers over the Moomba Festival but organisers and authorities are keen to make this year's event more inclusive.

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'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter has apologised for a series of Facebook posts involving racist, sexist and homophobic slurs.

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Police deny racial profiling over identity bungle

Racial profiling did not contribute to the arrest of a former immigration detainee wrongly charged with sexual assault, Victoria Police say.

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

Defamation case not a Pauline Hanson 'royal commission'

A defamation hearing into a "hateful" tweet by Pauline Hanson should not rake through the past 30 years of her public statements, her lawyers say.

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Evidence of police racism in Walker inquest 'traumatic'

Claims of ingrained racism in Northern Territory Police have deepened the suffering for the family of Kumanjayi Walker, fatally shot by a former constable.

One Nation head lobs extensive attack on Faruqi lawsuit

One Nation head lobs extensive attack on Faruqi lawsuit

One Nation head lobs extensive attack on Faruqi lawsuit

One Nation head lobs extensive attack on Faruqi lawsuit

Pauline Hanson has made a wide-ranging legal attack on a defamation suit by Mehreen Faruqi which could strip the Greens deputy leader of most of her witnesses.

White power, Nazi salutes to be outlawed in NSW

White power, Nazi salutes to be outlawed in NSW

White power, Nazi salutes to be outlawed in NSW

White power, Nazi salutes to be outlawed in NSW

A series of neo-Nazi rallies has steeled the resolve of leaders to ensure the Nazi salute and other white supremacist symbols cannot be legally shown in NSW.

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.

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Minns rejects claim hate speech review targets Muslims

The NSW premier has been accused of disregarding advice and marginalising Muslims with a review of the state's hate speech laws.

Call for education to combat rising anti-Semitism

Australia has recorded a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents since the outbreak of fighting in Gaza, which has led to protests and community tensions.

Extremists using online gaming platform to recruit kids

Extremists groups are infiltrating virtual gaming platforms such as Roblox and using violent simulations to radicalise young Australians, the AFP warns.

No arrests as police usher neo-Nazi march out of town

White supremacists have marched through Ballarat without an arrest, raising questions about the approach of police and the effectiveness of a new ban.

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SA latest state to ban Nazi salute amid spike in abuse

South Australia is the latest state seeking to ban the public display of Nazi symbols after legislation unveiled by the NSW, Victoria and federal governments.

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

Terrorist slur on young boy amid rising Islamophobia

The use of a terrorist slur against a year six student in Sydney amid a rise in Islamophobia is a major concern, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

Israel-Palestine tensions prompt change to 'hate' laws

Prosecutions for inciting hatred or violence could be placed squarely in the hands of police under changes to be introduced in NSW amid rising racial tensions.

Racism called out in every corner and suburb

A report has revealed the shocking prevalence of racism against First Nations people across Australia after the Call it Out project gave people tools to report.

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

Doctor disqualified over racist, anti-Indigenous tirade

A doctor has been suspended for 12 months after sending a racist rant to a trailblazing Indigenous eye surgeon and questioning a child patient's heritage.

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