Discrimination
Outrage over changes to Racial Discrimination Act
Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act provides vital protection for those members of our society who are most vulnerable to racial vilification.......
Gay discrimination concerns as faith-based NGOs step in to NDIS
Faith-based organisations currently enjoy an exemption from discrimination law in some areas. As part of the NDIS, some services previously......
Andrew Bolt, racial discrimination and free speech
There has been much speculation in the media about the election promise of Attorney-General George Brandis to supposedly repeal the......
Race Discrimination Commissioner switches his NT intervention stance
Australia’s new Race Discrimination Commissioner admits he’s changed his mind since first writing an article about supporting income management during......
Australia welcomes anti-discrimination laws
This week, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex community has achieved many goals around the world, and Australia has......
Mind the Gap in our Public Transport System
20 years ago life for millions of Australians got a little bit easier. This year marks the 20th anniversary of......
Anti-discrimination reforms put on the back-burner
The Federal Government’s announcement to delay anti-discrimination reforms has caused questions over whether the Act will reach parliament before the......
New anti-discrimination bill to expand the protection of minority groups
The Government has proposed big changes to federal anti-discrimination laws. The changes are expected to make it easier to mount......
New report reveals disability discrimination
Victorian human rights watchdog has slammed the treatment of children with disabilities in schools. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human......
Abbott: racial discrimination laws under fire
Australia’s racial protection laws are back in the spotlight thanks to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s recent remarks during an address......