Discrimination

Councillors from outside Sydney are accused of making discriminatory comments during a state conference debate about a support network for LGBTQIA+ representatives and drag story time events.

A new report has found almost four in 10 First Nations people are experiencing high levels of violent and aggressive racism.

Australia's first online racism register for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has released its annual report, detailing verbal and physical incidents of racism experienced by these communities.

In a new book by a former Australian diplomat, the stories and struggles of LGBT workers in Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are documented.

Queensland University of Technology's vice-chancellor says the institution will move towards "inclusive suitability" rather than merit because "the workforce needs to reflect the students coming through".

More than 20 per cent of businesses across Australia currently have at least one job vacancy, but experts say excellent candidates are often overlooked.

Jarnail has always felt at home in Tasmania. But for the last few months, he's been the target of ongoing racial abuse — but rather than cop it in silence, he is speaking out in the hope it helps others.

Kyle Montgomery became a quadriplegic following a mixed martial arts accident five years ago and is speaking up about the challenges of maintaining a sex life for those living with a disability, as advocates call for support from the NDIS.

Traditional custodians and South Sea Islander elders gather to officially mark the removal of Ben Boyd's name from a national park on the NSW far-south coast.

From plus-sized markets to life drawing, Sydney's self-described fat babes are reclaiming a word they say was once synonymous with failure.

Courtney Houssos was previously responsible for the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, while her husband was a senior lobbyist at the Insurance Council of Australia.

Across the small island nation, schools and libraries were either closed or operated on limited hours as female staff stayed home, while hospitals said they would only handle emergency cases.

South Australia's Business and Consumer Services fines Woolshed on Hindley for a social media post that encouraged patrons to remove their bras for free drinks.

Australian workplaces could be losing women at the peak of their careers due to a lack of policy on menopause and its effects.

Those who display, distribute or publish a banned symbol — and cause others to feel harassed or offended — could face up to six months' jail.

Sex workers across Australia are "watching very closely" as the Northern Territory's progressive anti-discrimination laws are tested for the first time by a Darwin-based sex worker.

Two notorious Australian Neo-Nazis are exposed as the likely architects of a menacing video in which a masked man denigrates Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe before burning the Aboriginal flag.

Angus isn't like most other year 11 students — it takes him a lot longer to read and understand information. His school gave him extra time at his mid-year exams which really helped. The trouble is, at finals, he won't get anywhere near that — and experts say that isn't fair. 

The turmoil for the Tasmanian Liberals due to the WhatsApp message scandal that spelled the end for Elise Archer means the government, which has so much on its plate, is again talking about itself —and whether it can survive until the next state election, writes Adam Langenberg.

Crispian Chan was eight when his family's Chinese restaurant was firebombed by a neo-Nazi group. As an adult, he set out to track their leader down.

The woman says she wanted to leave the Canberra restaurant so she could pump her breasts with privacy, but she was told she needed to stay on site.

An Indigenous woman who was fined over an alleged road rage incident with a male cyclist is suing New South Wales Police.

Pauline Weldon-Bowen takes legal action against NSW Police Force claiming she was discriminated against because of her race and gender, in a case her lawyer says highlights a culture of unconscious bias.

In most Asian cultures, tattoos are viewed as a symbol of gang activity, violence or criminal behaviour. As a result, many children choose to hide their tattoos to avoid conflict with their parents. 

A First Nations crisis support line is receiving hundreds of calls, as its manager says respectful referendum discussion has been replaced by personal attacks and racial abuse online.