This Month
Islamophobia surges more than 500pc, says racism register
Amid the national debate over antisemitism, Muslims say they are also targeted by hate crimes.
- Andrew Tillett
Victoria urged to adopt NSW-style protest laws after synagogue attack
Premier Jacinta Allan on Sunday declined to call the pre-dawn attack terrorism, saying she did not want to risk compromising the police investigation.
- Ronald Mizen
September
Kamala Harris’ historic run could outpace Hollywood’s Oval Offices
The lack of women of colour among actors playing presidents could prove consequential as Americans weigh voting for Harris.
- Sara Ruberg
September
More menopause support will get more women into top jobs, leaders say
Leading executive women have welcomed a move by parliament to make workplaces offer better support to staff going through menopause.
- Hannah Wootton
What bosses (and husbands) need to know about menopause
A senate inquiry has unanimously recommended women get the legal right to work flexibly during menopause and pushed for more support for those going through it.
- Hannah Wootton
July
- Opinion
- Immigration
Our larrikin egalitarianism is more appealing than tribalism
This is another critical time for this nation’s multiculturalism. Anthony Albanese must lead the case against sectarian identity politics that might unsettle it.
- Tanveer Ahmed
May
Elon Musk’s X accountable for hate speech posts in Australia: ruling
The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal has rejected the platform formerly called Twitter’s argument that it should not be held responsible for anti-Muslim posts here because it is US-based.
- Alex Mitchell
February
20 microaggressions that should get you sent to HR
Increasing scrutiny of our workplace behaviour has put the spotlight on small acts that might cause offence. Here are some more to add to the list.
- Guy Kelly
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
The time for empty promises on women’s pay is over
The release of gender pay gap data for individual companies this week has some limitations, but it will still be a historic moment that can be a force for good.
- Jessica Gardner
Sacked executive, 62, sues MinRes for age discrimination
The former executive is claiming a senior MinRes executive fired him because he was too old and then replaced him with a close friend.
- David Marin-Guzman
January
- Opinion
- Diversity
The real danger posed by diversity, equity and inclusion
In the name of these progressive concepts, all too many institutions have violated their constitutional commitments to free speech, due process and equal protection of the law.
- David French
November 2023
Business leaders join fight against antisemitism
The campaign’s main aim will be antisemitism but will include Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination as Anthony Albanese vows to stop it taking root locally.
- Phillip Coorey
After viral sexist post, women in start-ups say worse issues are buried
“Young men get given boatloads of venture capital and are suddenly in power,” says one veteran woman in the industry. “It’s a dreadful environment to work in.”
- Jessica Sier and Nick Bonyhady
‘Alpha’ culture: AACo bullying, homophobia claims raised
Australia’s beef giant proclaims to investors it wants an inclusive environment. But concerns have been raised about culture and safety processes.
- Liam Walsh
October 2023
- Analysis
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
How war in Israel stirs up Europe’s cocktail of divisions
Antisemitism, Islamic extremism, Islamophobia, far-right violence: these combustible cross-currents are sowing fear in Jewish communities and terror in Belgium.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Lawyers, barristers put on notice over sexual harassment
Non-compliance could result in lawyers losing their practicing certificates or the disbarment of barristers, the profession’s watchdogs have warned.
- Hannah Wootton
September 2023
Sex Discrimination Commissioner puts mining, legal, retail on notice
Anna Cody says the commission is ready to enforce the new positive duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment.
- Hannah Wootton
August 2023
Are sexist sports uniforms stopping women from winning?
Guidelines mandating exposed skin and form-fitting silhouettes for only one gender have been coded into rule books, sparking a backlash.
- Vanessa Friedman
July 2023
‘Army’ of engineers drive Ubers as local firms reject foreign workers
Half of all overseas-trained engineers are working in menial jobs as Australian firms refuse to look past their surname.
- Julie Hare
Why Smith beats Singh and Habib when going for a job
Discrimination based on race is illegal in Australia, but a new study has found it is rampant particularly for leadership roles.
- Julie Hare