Bondi Antisemitism Sparks Royal Commission Demands
A recent antisemitic incident in Bondi has led to widespread calls for a royal commission to address rising hate crimes in Australia, with community leaders urging government action.
Category : Human Rights
Bondi Probe Could Spark Anti-Semitism Fightback
A new investigation into the Bondi attack is seen as a critical step in Australia's broader effort to combat rising anti-Semitism, with calls for stronger legal and community responses.
LGBTIQA+ Group Urges Laws After Perth Hate Flyers
Rainbow Futures WA calls for sexual vilification laws after queerphobic flyers targeting community members circulated in Perth suburbs for over a year, citing hate speech concerns.
Abdel Fattah Headlines Festival, Advocates Rights
Prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel Fattah headlines a major festival, delivering a powerful speech on human rights and political freedom in the Middle East.
WA Could Lead Nation with Human Rights Act
Western Australia is positioned to set a precedent by enacting a Human Rights Act, potentially influencing federal policy and enhancing protections for all Australians.
WA Premier Condemns Attack as Rally Organisers Warn on Laws
Premier Roger Cook condemns a firebombing attempt at an Invasion Day rally in Perth, calling it a racist attack on democracy. Rally organisers warn new protest laws could backfire, limiting movements against hate.
Modern Slavery in Australia: Hidden Crisis Exposed
A new podcast reveals the alarming prevalence of modern slavery in Australia, with thousands trapped in forced labor and exploitation across various industries.
Grace Tame Defends Rally Chants Amid Hate Speech Condemnation
Activist Grace Tame has clarified she does not advocate violence after chanting phrases at a Sydney protest that the NSW Government labels hate speech, sparking political fury and calls to strip her Australian of the Year title.
Jimmy Lai Jailed in Hong Kong: Press Freedom Landmark
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to prison in a high-profile case that critics say targets press freedom under China's national security law, sparking international concern.
Sandy Collins Awarded Red Cross Top Honour
Sandy Collins has been honoured with the Red Cross's highest award for her decades of lifesaving work in the Hunter region, including disaster response and community support.
Избиение протестующих при визите президента Израиля (11.02.2026)
Во время визита президента Израиля Ицхака Герцога в Австралию произошли столкновения, в результате которых несколько протестующих получили травмы. Инцидент вызвал широкий общественный резонанс.
Illawarra Protesters Hold 48-Hour Vigil Amid Sydney Bans
Wollongong Friends of Palestine stage a 48-hour protest at Bisalloy Steel's Unanderra site, calling for severed ties with Israel, as Sydney rallies face police restrictions during the Israeli president's visit.
Adelaide Protests Israeli President Visit, Community Divided
Hundreds are expected to rally in Adelaide against the Israeli president's national visit, with protests planned at Parliament House. A Jewish community leader argues there is no basis for protest.
Commission Calls for Inquest into Family Deaths
The Australian Human Rights Commission urges a coronial inquest into the suspected murder-suicide of a Mosman Park family, highlighting systemic support failures for families with disabled children.
Commission Calls for Inquest into Perth Family Deaths
The Australian Human Rights Commission urges a coronial inquest into a suspected murder-suicide in Mosman Park, highlighting systemic issues and NDIS support concerns.
Transphobic Stickers in Subiaco Not Classified as Hate Crime
Western Australia police have concluded their investigation into transphobic stickers found at Subiaco playgrounds, determining they do not meet hate crime criteria despite community concerns about targeted harassment.
Human Rights Commission Calls for Inquest into Mosman Park Deaths
The Australian Human Rights Commission has formally requested a coronial inquest into the deaths at Mott Close in Mosman Park, citing concerns over systemic issues and human rights implications.
Reframing Disability Filicide Discourse After Tragedy
Following the Mosman Park tragedy, advocates urge a shift in how we discuss disabled children's deaths, emphasising victim-centred language and rejecting justifications.
Judge Quotes The Castle in Public Housing Ruling
An ACT Supreme Court judge has invoked The Castle's famous line in a ruling that found three long-term public housing tenants' human rights were breached by a relocation program.
Man Charged Over Alleged Bomb at Perth Invasion Day Rally
A 31-year-old Warwick man faces court after allegedly throwing a homemade explosive device into a crowd at Perth's Invasion Day rally, sparking a major police response and evacuation.
Cairns Locals Rally for Survival Day on Australia Day
Cairns residents gathered to protest Australia Day, advocating for a national day that acknowledges Indigenous survival and strength instead of celebrating colonisation.
Perth Invasion Day Rally Evacuated Over Explosion Fears
Hundreds of protesters were evacuated from Perth's CBD during an Invasion Day rally after reports of a suspicious object thrown into the crowd, raising explosion concerns.
Truth-Telling for Healing in the Illawarra
The Illawarra Women's Health Centre champions truth-telling to address domestic, family, and sexual violence, fostering community healing and reconciliation in Australia.
Broome Prison: Women Share Unit with Men in 'Unfit' Facility
A damning report reveals Broome Regional Prison is 'unfit for purpose', with female inmates forced to share units with men due to severe overcrowding and degrading conditions.
Resisting 'Cult of Forgetfulness' on Australia Day
Opinion piece critiques anti-immigration rallies planned for Australia Day, arguing they weaponise tragedy and ignore Australia's multicultural and human rights commitments.
Jewish teens terrorised in Melbourne hate crime attack
Five Orthodox Jewish teenagers were stalked and deliberately targeted by men in a stolen ute in St Kilda East. Jewish leaders label the anti-Semitic incident an act of terrorism. Read the full story.
Geelong protester, 69, has surgery after violent attack
A 69-year-old Geelong woman suffered a broken hip in a violent assault following a pro-Palestine protest. Police are investigating the alleged attack. Read the full story.
ACT considers criminal penalties for hate speech
The ACT government is reviewing its anti-vilification laws, proposing criminal penalties for extreme hate speech to protect Jewish, Muslim, and LGBTIQA+ communities. Read the details.
Mother files complaint over son's death in youth detention
Perri Conti has lodged a formal complaint with Queensland's Human Rights Commission against the Youth Justice Department following the death of her son, Cleveland Dodd. Read the full story.
Hate speech laws and royal commission repeat past failures
As Australia rushes new hate speech laws and a royal commission into anti-Semitism, experts warn we are failing to learn from the 1991 inquiry into racist violence. Will history repeat itself?
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