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Race Discrimination
9 March 2023Publication
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed resources to demonstrate how 'harmony' hides structural and systemic racism. -
Race Discrimination
19 February 2025Project
Responding to racism and support services for people who have experienced racism
Antisemitism, Anti-Palestinian racism, Anti-Arab racism and Islamophobia The Australian Human Rights Commission is concerned about the increase in racism targeting people from Jewish, Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities. This can take many forms including: Hate speech – offensive comments, racial slurs or stereotyping. Harassment – threats, intimidation or bullying, online or in-person… -
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Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Publication
Guide to the Racial Hatred Act
The Racial Hatred Act, introduced in October 1995, extends the coverage of the RDA so that people can complain to the Australian Human Rights Commission about racially offensive or abusive behaviour. It aims to strike a balance between two valued rights: the right to communicate freely and the right to live free from vilification.
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