Religious freedom
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia must not lose the war within over religion, ideology and politics
While there is a huge difference between spilling blood and paint, recent episodes reflect a radical intolerance for different political, ideological and religious views.
- by Chip Le Grand
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People point to a rise in racism in Australia. The majority want tougher laws
Survey findings highlight the rising anxiety about our society after months of protests against the conflict in Gaza – with 40 per cent saying Australia is now less safe.
- by David Crowe
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‘Right balance’: Faith groups back compromise on discrimination law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted at a deal with the Greens to break the impasse on protections for LGBTQ children.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
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Discrimination
Bradley’s school years were the best of his life. For his twin, James, they were ‘hell’
James Elliot-Watson was an obvious candidate for school prefect – his teachers all told him so. Then, one lunchtime, he told a member of staff he was struggling with his sexuality.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Crossbenchers urge PM to side with ‘progressive majority’ on religious discrimination
Crossbench senators have challenged Anthony Albanese to bypass the Coalition to settle years of debate over religious freedom laws and guarantee LGBTQ students are protected at school.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Matthew Knott
Fury as Albanese told to scrap religious schools rule
Religious schools should lose their right to dismiss teachers and expel students over sexuality or gender, the Australian Law Reform Commission says.
- by David Crowe and Natassia Chrysanthos
Teacher Steph Lentz was fired for her sexuality. Will the law finally change?
For seven years, parliament has been debating religious freedom. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised to end the political arguing – but will reforms once again be shelved? And why?
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Discrimination
Why Albanese refuses to take this leap of faith without Dutton
The prime minister has offended all sides by shelving his religious freedom law, yet it may just spare him an unholy political fight.
- by David Crowe
Green light for hate-speech ban as Albanese comes under fire on religious discrimination
The government will bring forward tougher laws on hate speech and “doxxing” in an attempt to separate them from the political storm over religious freedom.
- by David Crowe
‘Mob rule’: Senator warns attacks on minorities are shredding social fabric
Liberal senator Dave Sharma says Australia risks lasting damage to society from a rise in threats to Jewish Australians and other minorities.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Albanese’s sudden retreat on religious discrimination sparks Dutton fury
The prime minister told the Labor caucus meeting he did not want a divisive debate on religious freedom laws, but this move has angered many.
- by David Crowe