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Premier Jacinta Allan and then Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes announced the new laws in November.

Hate speech laws pass parliament as Liberals claim freedom of speech is at risk

The long-awaited reforms will make serious vilification – such as incitement of hatred or physical threats – punishable by up to five years’ jail.

  • Daniella White

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An unauthorised flyer claimed Tony Burke is a “racist immigration minister”.

Tony Burke forced to leave prayer event; unauthorised flyers label him ‘racist’

Activists are flooding the immigration minister’s western Sydney electorate with flyers and banners labelling him a “racist”.

  • Jessica McSweeney
The meme posted by the Australian Labor Party and the racist slogan that it mimics.

‘Missed the mark’: Labor removes meme based on racist T-shirt

The party posted a meme reading: “This is Australia. We eat meat, we drink beer and we love Medicare,” referencing an Islamophobic T-shirt.

  • James Massola

According to these influencers, people like me are the problem with Australia

I told myself these attitudes were outdated and were bound to become less common with each new generation. These videos show that clearly, I was wrong.

  • Zoya Patel
Antisemitic graffiti in Sydney in January.

One criminal hoax does not make antisemitism vanish

As soon as the caravan bomb plot was exposed, hateful messages hit social media claiming that antisemitism itself was a hoax and a lie.

  • Alex Ryvchin
The former ABC News Breakfast presenter stars in a new comedy sketch that advertises a spell-check app for online trolls looking to insult him

‘Sick of being passive’: Tony Armstrong launches ‘spell-check app for racists’

The former ABC News Breakfast presenter stars in a new viral comedy sketch that advertises a spell-check app for online trolls looking to insult him.

  • Thomas Mitchell
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An angry mob attack a man at North Cronulla beach on December 11, 2005.

Hard lessons from the Cronulla riot

Opinions matter. When critics demonise Palestine protesters or jump to the conclusion that a cache of explosives is proof of a terrorist plot or scream outrage over a racist sign, it can light a fire they can’t control.

  • John Silvester
Ealaf El-Easawi was assaulted in February and is now speaking about islamophobia in Australia.

Ealaf was shopping when a stranger allegedly assaulted her. She’s not alone

Hate mail, physical assaults, women having their hijabs pulled off and being spat on, and graffiti about killing Muslims are among the surge in Islamophobic incidents.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

Symbol of defiance near White House inspired millions – now it’s being ripped up

The decision to remove the giant yellow mural, installed during Donald Trump’s first term, shows how the president is leaving his mark on Washington DC.

  • Michael Koziol
Opting out: St Kilda great Nicky Winmar will not be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism concussion action.

‘Cease and desist’: Confusion reigns over Winmar’s role in AFL racism claim

A racism class action against the AFL has had a major development, with a prominent former player declaring he does not want to be a figurehead. Meanwhile, Hawks coach Sam Mitchell and Swans counterpart Dean Cox have spoken ahead of the new season-opener.

  • Jon Pierik, Angus Delaney and Vince Rugari

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