Channel 9 and reporter Alex Heinke are being sued for racism and vilification following a report about compensation paid to Palm Island residents. The Network promoted, broadcast and published online reports claiming Palm Island residents rorted a $30 million compensation…
Queensland's vilification law is under review, following complaints from concerned multicultural community groups. The law is contained in the state's Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, and a Parliamentary inquiry will consider if it is operating effectively. Specifically, if the legislation is suitable…
Aussie comedian Isaac Butterfield is in hot water following a 'joke' he told about the Christchurch massacre. Muslims and anti-discrimination advocates have labelled the joke "racist" and "offensive". Many subsequently took the social media to criticise the comic, with some…
A Sydney hotel has been slammed for displaying racist signs that also told people from Melbourne they are not welcome. The signs, which blame China for the coronavirus, have attracted harsh criticism from locals and politicians. Hotel slammed for racist…
Samantha Armytage and Prue MacSween are facing court for race vilification following a segment on Channel Seven's Sunrise. The Federal Court will determine the case involving eight complainants after it failed to settle at conciliation in the Human Rights Commission.…
A petition calling for a ban on Drag Storytime at Brisbane's public libraries is full of signatures from people in other states. The Australian Christian lobby started the petition following a recent protest at a Drag Storytime event. Destiny Rogers…
A former deputy mayor has been found guilty of sexuality vilification after a dispute over a rainbow flag. During nasty heated arguments with her neighbour, the woman described the flag "as offensive as the flag of ISIS". A tribunal ordered…