As we celebrate Harmony Day 2021, we must renew our commitment to multiculturalism, ending racism and promoting respect for all. Each year, Australians come together to celebrate Harmony Day on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Read MoreRacism is a "significant economic, social and national security threat", according to the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Chin Tan. This is yet another warning for the Morrison Government to tackle racism, and treat it as the serious threat it is. Australia has not had a national anti-racism plan since 2018 and no proper federal funding for one since 2015.
Read MoreToday Federal Labor outlined its vision for the future of Australia's cities, and for the millions of Australians who live and work in them. The pandemic has changed how cities function people's ability to come together, to work, interact, socialise, travel and move around the urban environment.
Read MoreNew research from the Lowy Institute reveals that one in five Chinese-Australians had been physically threatened or attacked in the last year. Labor calls on the Morrison Government to commit to a comprehensive national anti-racism strategy, one aimed at empowering communities and changing attitudes.
Read MoreHundreds of commuter carparks promised by the Morrison Government at the last election won’t even be under construction by the next election and some may never be built at all. Two years after promising 30 carpark upgrades in Melbourne, just two have been completed.
Read MoreToday, the Full Federal Court handed down its decision regarding the Biloela family. The Court rejected the Government's appeal against a previous decision and supported the family's ground that their youngest daughter, three year old Tharunicaa, was not "afforded procedural fairness" in her bid for protection.
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