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Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appeared to back a ban on the burqa being worn in Parliament House but at the same time said no-one has ever sought to enter the building "so attired". 
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At the same time, there are xenophobic factions that see an opportunity to spread their messages of hate. Muslim communities have reported an increase in hate attacks. There has been abuse of Muslims on streets and graffiti on mosques. There have been violent threats: last week a man armed with a knife entered an Islamic college in south-west Sydney.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Great article Tim, thank you for your insight.
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Singer Rob Mills has apologised "unreservedly" for posting on social media a photo described as vile and homophobic following Saturday's AFL grand final.
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Singer Rob Mills has been called homophobic after posting an indecent photo on social media after the AFL grand final.
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Three football fans say they were "furious and humiliated" after being detained at a rugby league match for using their mobile telephones in a manner an onlooker deemed suspicious.
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The photographer of an image shared on social media by Senator Jacqui Lambie as part of an online campaign to "ban the burqa" has accused the Tasmanian Senator of desecrating the image of an Afghanistan police woman who was murdered by the Taliban.
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Adam Goodes was dragged into the spotlight again this week amid accusations he milked free-kicks. But the Australian of the Year explains why he will never tire of using the public platform that award afforded him to fight for a better society.
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Historically, geographically, culturally – there are many points of comparison between Australia and its neighbour to the east, New Zealand. But there are notable differences. This week, The Conversation…
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Multicultural affairs minister Matthew Guy may ask police to investigate a series of Facebook posts purporting to be one of his staffers making highly racist and sexist comments about senior Liberals.
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CLIVE Palmer is refusing to back down over his comments in which he labelled the Chinese “mongrels” and “bastards” as the government becomes increasingly frustrated by Palmer’s loose lips.
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Chris Lilley's show Jonah from Tonga has started its run in the United States to a similar reaction it received in Australia - a mixture of poor reviews and calls for its scrapping due to perceived racism.
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More than half of black and ethnic minority lecturers and staff believe they have suffered racial discrimination at university, according to new research.
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CHANNEL Nine is investigating complaints that controversial star Sam Newman made a racist slur on the AFL Footy Show.
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The Australian community is far too willing to believe Islamic State represents all Muslims.
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What happens when a female sports journalist dares to speak out against the injustice on a sportsfield.
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In my 11 years as a Swans member, there have been some awful losses: the fourth-quarter capitulation to the Lions in 2003; blowing a 40-point three-quarter-time lead against the Kangaroos; the one-point grand final loss to the West Coast Eagles.
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Fundamentalism cannot be eradicated by further restricting the freedom of women.
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A new mobile phone app that challenges Australians’ understanding of racism through role play has won global praise for promoting cultural understanding.
The app focuses on subtle racism – an indirect or understated form of discrimination that researchers found to be prevalent in Australia.
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Anti-semitic flyers saying "wake up white Australia" and referencing a neo-Nazi group have been left in letterboxes in Bondi.
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Malky Mackay launched a desperate bid to salvage his career in football last night (Thursday) after admitting sending racist text messages during his time as Cardiff City manager.
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Senior Abbott government ministers have blasted Clive Palmer over his televised tirade against China, saying it damages Australia.
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Two Aucklanders who share the name Wong have different opinions on Winston Peters' two Wongs joke. - New Zealand Herald
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Winston Peters is a xenophobe from way back. His irrational fear of people who are different to him is very sad.
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So suddenly we’re all against selling off farms to foreigners. Do MPs cash in on xenophobia?
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Great, nothing like a national leader who is intolerant to the diversity in their own country.