Unions slam NSW's fast-tracked anti-protest laws as 'win for terrorists'
South Coast unions condemn NSW's new laws banning protests after terror events, branding them undemocratic. Legal challenges are already underway. Read the full story.
Category : Human Rights
Illawarra Legal Centre: 40 Years of Free Legal Aid
The Illawarra Legal Centre celebrates four decades providing free legal advice and representation to those in need. Discover how volunteers and staff ensure access to justice.
Two charged in separate anti-Semitism cases across Australia
Police in Queensland and NSW have made arrests over alleged anti-Semitic graffiti and abuse. A 27-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman face charges. Read the full details.
Readers Decry Anti-Semitism Crisis, Government Inaction Post-Bondi
Canberra Times readers argue the Bondi massacre highlights an epidemic of anti-Semitism, not gun laws, and criticise government inaction on campus hate and a 'farce' remuneration commission.
Perth Rabbi: Anti-Semitism Creep Changes Australia
Perth Rabbi Daniel Lieberman speaks out on the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, detailing personal experiences and a changed national atmosphere. Read his urgent call for awareness.
Canberra Jewish memorial pleads for security funding
Canberra's National Jewish Memorial Centre requests $100,000 in federal funding for safety upgrades, citing heightened fear after the Bondi terrorist attack. The Albanese government has allocated funds for community security.
Perth vigil honours Bondi massacre victims
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Perth synagogue for a vigil honouring the 15 lives lost in the Bondi Beach shooting. Community leaders call for action against antisemitism.
Youngest Bondi attack victim farewelled in Sydney
The Sydney community gathered to farewell 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach terror attack. The emotional service saw yellow tributes and a toy bee honour her memory. Read more.
Paul Rubenstein Calls for Action Against Anti-Semitism
Paul Rubenstein argues Australia must dismantle the structures enabling anti-Semitism. Learn about his call for action and the necessary systemic changes.
Zempilas on Bondi: Leadership Needed After Terror Attack
WA MP Basil Zempilas delivers a powerful condolence motion for the Bondi massacre victims, urging action against anti-Semitism. Read his full speech and the call for unity.
Mascot man gets 26 years for partner's murder
Anthony Eriksen sentenced to 26 years for stabbing partner Lisa Fenwick more than 25 times in Sydney's Mascot. The court heard she lived in fear before the attack.
Jewish leaders urge action after Bondi attack
Jewish community leaders call for urgent enforcement of laws and faster anti-hate measures following the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15. They demand 'fewer words, more action'.
Man charged over Nazi symbol on boat in Lake Macquarie
A 32-year-old Swansea man faces court over allegedly displaying a prohibited Nazi symbol on a boat in a public place. Police seized two vessels during their investigation.
Commissioner Calls for 'Whole Society' Anti-Racism Plan
Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner urges a unified national approach to combat rising anti-Semitism and racism following the Bondi Beach tragedy. Learn about the proposed framework.
The growing confusion over anti-Semitism in Australia
Steve Evans examines the troubling conflation of anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel, arguing for clear thinking and condemning racism without qualification. Read his analysis.
18-Year-Old Charged Over Nazi Symbol at Perth Mosque
An 18-year-old man faces court after allegedly wearing a Nazi symbol outside a Perth mosque. WA Police vow zero tolerance for extremist behaviour. #Perth #HateCrime
Bondi Beach terror attack leaves 15 dead, pets separated
Sydney's Bondi Beach was shattered by a deadly terror attack during a Chanukah celebration. As families fled gunmen, pets were lost in the chaos. Read how a pet detective helped reunite them.
Jewish leader: Bondi attack an 'act of war'
Alex Ryvchin labels the Bondi shooting the worst anti-Semitic massacre in Australia's history, declaring 'we're at war' and criticising years of government inaction. Read the full story.
New footage shows Bondi bystander's struggle before shooting
Dashcam footage reveals a civilian's brave attempt to disarm an attacker during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting. 15 killed in Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur.
Australia unites after Bondi attack, condemns political blame game
Australians rally in solidarity with the Jewish community following the horrific Bondi Beach attack. Letters to the Editor call for unity and condemn divisive political rhetoric, including comments from Israel's Netanyahu.
Coroner demands urgent closure of Unit 18
WA coroner urges immediate shutdown of Casuarina's Unit 18 after damning inquest into 16-year-old Cleveland Dodd's death. Read the shocking findings.
Pro-Palestine protest shuts down Sea Cliff Bridge
Wollongong's iconic Sea Cliff Bridge was closed to traffic as hundreds marched in support of Palestine. Police managed the protest, which was part of a national day of action.
Defying limits: Maree Jenner's journey as an advocate for disability inclusion
Central Coast woman Maree Jenner, living with dwarfism, shares her journey from being told she couldn't be a nurse or teacher to becoming an Australian ambassador for International Day of People With Disability. Discover the ongoing fight for true inclusi
WA launches sexual violence strategy as assault rates surge
WA unveils a decade-long strategy to combat sexual violence as reports hit a 32-year high. New funding extends vital legal and forensic support for survivors. Learn more.
Australia's Year of Reckoning on Male Violence
As 2025 ends, Australia faces a crisis of male violence. Experts like Kate Fitz-Gibbon warn change is urgent. From Lilie James to Brittany Higgins, the call for action is clear.
IDPwD 2025 Ambassadors Share Stories for Disability Inclusion
Meet the 2025 International Day of People with Disability ambassadors, including tech innovator Santiago Velasquez Hurtado and advocate Ronan Soussa, as they work to dismantle stereotypes and promote accessibility across Australia.
Woman critically injured in alleged Casula park assault
An 18-year-old woman is fighting for life after an alleged sexual assault at a Casula park. A 27-year-old man has been charged and refused bail. Police urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Collective Responsibility for Disability Inclusion in Australia
On International Day of People with Disability, Aaron Green urges all Australians to embrace inclusion as a shared duty. Discover how we can build a more accessible and equitable society for everyone.
$10k fine for Nazi salute outside synagogue
A man has been hit with a $10,000 fine and jail time for performing a Nazi salute outside a Queensland synagogue. Read the full court details and sentencing.
Sea Cliff Bridge closure for protest approved
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
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