Police clash with protesters as thousands rally to oppose Israeli president’s visit – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 8
Liberals prepare for leadership coup after 'dire' poll Angus Taylor is expected to run for the Liberal Party's top job despite warnings it would amount to a "political assassination" of its first female leader. AAP · Feb 8
Australia moves to ban pro-Palestinian slogan and symbols under law carrying up to 2 years in jail In the wake of the shocking Bondi Beach terror attack, Queensland is set to propose a ban on a pro-Palestinian slogan under the new hate speech reforms announced by the state government. Premier David Crisafulli said on Sunday that the proposed reform will be introduced in state parliament on Tuesday… The Times of India · Feb 8
Australian state seeks to ban pro-Palestinian slogan ‘from the river to the sea’ under new hate speech law Queensland says laws are about ‘drawing a clear line’ The Independent UK · Feb 8
Pro-Palestine slogans to be banned in nation-first move Popular pro-Palestinian slogans will be outlawed as one state introduces sweeping legislation to crack down on hate speech and anti-Semitism. AAP · Feb 8
Online creators working to disrupt the police narrative Standing outside police recruitment events, armed with 'you shouldn't be a cop' flyers, Tom Raue hopes to change Australians' minds. AAP · Feb 7
‘The government doesn’t care’: Māori greet New Zealand PM with indifference at muted Waitangi Subdued tone as political leaders spoke on eve of Waitangi Day amid some fatigue in Māori communities over divisive coalition policies The Guardian - AU · Feb 6
Invasion Day is about Indigenous people’s survival, our resilience. To strike at the heart of that is a hate crime It’s past time for governments to help stop the ongoing racist violence directed at our communities The Guardian - AU · Feb 6
Manslaughter charge for Labor figure's alleged killer The man who allegedly punched and killed Labor strategist Tim Picton has faced a packed courtroom, where he was slapped with a manslaughter charge. AAP · Feb 6
NSW chief justice says Tony Abbott’s criticism of Harbour Bridge march judge ‘misconceived and ignorant’ Andrew Bell says it’s ‘regrettable’ that former PM suggested judge had made a ‘political judgment’ regarding pro-Palestine protest in August The Guardian - AU · Feb 6
'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations. AAP · Feb 5
'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing. AAP · Feb 5
Deadly disparity for Indigenous people under restraint A study of deaths in custody has highlighted a disturbing disparity involving the use of a potentially lethal restraint on Indigenous Australians. AAP · Feb 5
Hynes, Fisher-Harris headline NRL All Stars squads The squads for the NRL's annual All Stars match have been unveiled, with South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell to miss the match for a second consecutive year. AAP · Feb 5
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5 Afternoon Update: Invasion Day terror charge; suspect identified in case of missing four-year-old; and catching a croc in Humpty Doo Western Australia police have charged a 31-year-old over the alleged attempted bombing of an Invasion Day protest
AAP · Feb 5 Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate Laws have been introduced to establish an independent Indigenous children's advocate to help address systemic issues.
AAP · Feb 5 Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.
AAP · Feb 5 Graphic threat to burn mosque in second menacing letter A letter replete with racist remarks threatening Muslims and a hand-made drawing of a mosque being burnt down has been decried as un-Australian.
AAP · Feb 5 Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines.
AAP · Feb 4 Anti-racism work collects dust as MPs 'drive division' A major plan to end racism has gone by the wayside as communities point the finger at politicians for exacerbating discrimination.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4 Australian universities to be graded on how well they deal with protests under antisemitism report card Exclusive: Leaked documents show how universities will be assessed under new system, which was fast-tracked after Bondi terror attack
AAP · Feb 4 Woman's race case against Coles over 'derogatory' check A woman may be able to prove her treatment at Coles was different due to her race, after a security check left her feeling humiliated, a tribunal has ruled.
AAP · Feb 4 Neo-Nazi re-sentenced to jail after losing appeal bid A County Court judge has re-sentenced neo-Nazi Jacob Hersant after finding he intentionally performed a sieg heil outside court.
AAP · Feb 4 Australia tarnished by persistent racism, refugee abuse Australia has again failed to curb refugee abuses and rampant discrimination, including against Indigenous people, in its human rights report card.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4 ‘I don’t think this was a good decision’: Labor’s Ed Husic holds ‘deep concerns’ over Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit MP also tells Guardian Australia’s Full Story podcast he backs peaceful protests against country’s actions in Gaza