Racism
Australia should try harder to protect and respect human rights, says Commissioner
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Gillian Triggs, says Australian needs to try harder to find a way to protect and respect......
Law no way to protect people from racism
Freedom of speech has been cited as the reason for making amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act, amendments that would......
Removing legal protection a step back to the dark past
African immigrant Lovette Williams and South Australian aboriginal man Steve Goldsmith say laws are necessary to protect rights. Both have......
‘Required viewing’: AFL star Goodes says we can’t ignore Pilger film
John Pilger’s film ‘Utopia’ received a massive response when it was debuted in Redfern in January, but the broader reaction......
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.......
Book explores the place of famous photo in the history of race relations
On the 17th of April 1993 Indigenous AFL player Nicky Winmar stood before a hostile crowd at Melbourne’s Victoria Park......
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......
Indigenous teachers tackle racism in the staffroom
We can expect to hear some rude or even racist comments from naughty kids in the classroom from time-to-time, but......
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......
Election 2013: Apartheid in Oz?
As we continue our coverage comparing policy in the leadup to the election, today we’re looking at the policy of......