An investigation has found the University of Adelaide's vice-chancellor Peter Rathjen sexually harassed two staff at a university event. As a result, some students are seeking to have his signature removed from their degree certificates. University vice-chancellor found to have…
Dating app Tinder has been accused of age discrimination after an investigation found it charges older Australians five times more for premium services. Industrial advocates believe the price differences could amount to unlawful age discrimination. Consumer watchdog Choice has asked…
The Victorian government will investigate how the legal industry deals with sexual harassment following the Dyson Heydon scandal. Additionally, the Department of Justice will conduct a separate review of law firms that provide services to the government. Victorian government to…
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…
Ellen DeGeneres wants to quit her long-running talk show after mounting allegations of a toxic work culture, according to insiders. More than 30 former staff have accused senior producers of racism, bullying and sexual harassment. "She feels she can't go…
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…
An employer has posted a job ad telling dark-skinned people they need not apply. The post sparked outrage in the African and Indian communities, and, as a result, the company has now removed it. Employer tells dark-skinned people they need…
A New Zealand university academic accused of sexually harassing a junior Australian colleague has resigned. The woman, from the Australian National University, accused Dr Max Abbott of harassing her over a number of years. University academic accused of sexually harassing…
Three LGBTIQ advocates took their case to the Supreme Court and today they won a historic victory for civil rights. The LGBTIQ community is celebrating Aimee Stephens, Donald Zarda and Gerald Bostock tonight. The Supreme Court ruled that gay and…
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.…