This Month
Antisemitism probe finds ‘workplace of fear’ at Sydney Uni
A preliminary SafeWork inquiry found inadequate actions were taken to protect Jewish staff and students, but its recommendation for a full inquiry was rejected.
May
Universities accused of foot-dragging on antisemitism definition
In February, universities heralded unanimous support for a definition of antisemitism as a major breakthrough. But some have hit hurdles and disagreements.
Trump backlash forces Macquarie to soften its DEI talk
The bank says cultural and racial inclusion are still important, but its latest annual report is much more subdued than last year’s.
April
What happened when the first black golfer played the US Masters
Fifty years ago this week, Lee Elder broke the colour barrier at the Augusta National Golf Club. He had risked his life to do it.
March
‘Heartbroken’ Prince Harry in racism row as he quits own charity
A charity founded by the Duke of Essex to support children affected by HIV in the tiny kingdom of Lesotho and nearby Botswana has been rocked by a governance tussle.
Anti-Jewish attitudes are ‘baked into the Western inheritance’
Many of us are advocates for much of what the West has brought to the world, but the portion of its foundations that are anti-Jewish and antisemitic have to be removed and replaced, warns Rabbi Benjamin Elton.
Numbers show antisemitism in Australia can’t compare to Islamophobia
It’s possible to see the relative intensity of the two problems – for Jews it’s worse by about sixty to one.
‘Trailblazer’ Nicky Winmar may co-lead AFL racism case
AFL great Nicky Winmar, who fought back against a number of alleged acts of racism throughout his career, could co-lead a landmark racism class action against the league.
February
As Trump tries to kill DEI, Labor moves to lock it in
Proposed changes before the Senate would force Australian employers to set and meet more gender equality targets, just as their US counterparts abandon them.
Australian Jewish leaders to raise millions to fight antisemitism
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg will chair a fundraising group that aims to help stamp out hate speech.
Justified or double standard? Sam Kerr loses the culture war
A jury unanimously decided Kerr was not guilty of a racial offence. But the court of public opinion remains divided: is it racist to use “white” as an insult?
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racist slur
The jury was unanimous, but the judge said the soccer star’s behaviour “contributed significantly to the bringing of this allegation”.
‘Activist’ Lattouf should not have been hired, says Buttrose
The former ABC chairwoman denies causing Antoinette Lattouf to be dismissed, despite forwarding complaints and suggesting an “easy exit” through feigned illness
Jury mulls Sam Kerr’s fate as her lawyer calls police ‘indefensible’
The defence argued to jurors that the Matildas captain’s “f---ing stupid and white” comment was a poor attempt to express a justified frustration.
Sydney Uni’s Scott says he failed to ‘listen, be curious’
Reflecting on the pro-Palestine camps and an antisemitism row on campus sparked by the Israel-Gaza conflict, Mark Scott admits the university fell short in its response.
Are Sam Kerr’s days as Matildas captain numbered?
There’s no denying some advertisers regard female sport as ‘brand safe’. Is it with Kerr leading a national team? Perhaps not.
Sam Kerr ‘spoke her truth’ to white police officer, fiancee says
US soccer star Kristie Mewis tried to explain Sam Kerr’s behaviour towards the officer, as more body cam footage of the Australian on that night is released.
Schoolyard racism and serial killings: Sam Kerr defends her outburst
The Perth-born soccer star, defending a charge that she racially harassed a London policeman, told the court why she had been “triggered” by him and a taxi driver.
‘Humiliated’ police officer denies engineering Kerr racial charge
The cop says he did not ignore the soccer star’s fears about her taxi driver and add to his own statement to get the accusation to stick.
‘F---ing stupid and white’: Sam Kerr in the dock
Bodycam footage of an emotional Matildas captain, shown in court, has captured the moment she allegedly racially harassed a police officer.