‘The Forgotten Children’ report
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration detention 2014 report released.
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration detention 2014 report released.
The City of Greater Bendigo announced its intention to develop a cultural diversity and inclusion plan to ensure its community is inclusive and prosperous.
The Australian Human Rights Commission released Australia’s first comprehensive online resource, Building Social Cohesion in our Communities, a guide for local government to help build strong, socially
Government announces that it would make an additional 12,000 humanitarian places available to refugees from Syria and Iraq.
Review into allegations relating to conditions and circumstances at the regional processing centre in Nauru released.
The Attorney General Senator George Brandis declares “people have the right to be bigots” as he confirms plans to remove sections of the Racial Discrimination
A social media campaign condemning Islamophobia under the hashtag #illridewithyou is launched after an armed man who may have links to radical Islam takes hostages
A proposal to change Section 18C and Section 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act incites much debate in the community. Summary: Racial vilification under sections
Australian of the Year and AFL legend, Adam Goodes urges Australians to take a stand against racism and speak out when they hear racist comments.
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship announces that bridging visas may also apply to families who arrive by boat and seek asylum. Some families may
Australia’s population reaches 23 million and is growing by an estimated 1000 people every day. Australia’s population is one of the most culturally and linguistically
Amendments to South Australia’s Constitution include a statement of acknowledgement and respect which records the Apology to the Stolen Generation given in Parliament in 1997,