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Racism claim against NSW Police
A Sydney woman has launched legal action against NSW Police claiming she was discriminated against because of her race and gender, in a case her lawyer says highlights a culture of unconscious bias in the force.
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Imagine being denied career opportunities because of the colour of your skin; having to work harder for less pay than your colleagues simply because you don't look like they do. Imagine your access to services being determined by your racial profile and the quality of those services depending largely on assumptions made about your ethnicity.
Australia’s persistent problem with race
It's been 48 years since the Racial Discrimination Act was introduced in an effort to make sure everyone in Australia was treated equally and given the same opportunities. Almost half a century later, Diversity Council Australia and community leaders say Australia still has a persistent problem with race, with people reporting they're treated differently at school or in the workplace just because of the colour of their skin.
Racism at Work
"Isolated and traumatised' workers subject to racist slurs call for employers to do more to stamp out bullying and harassment. Consistently across all ethnic groups, more than 50 per cent of respondents felt that the impacts of systemic racism were high or very high for their psychological safety, job motivation and career prospects," the report found.
On Advancing Racial Justice with Sarah Ibrahim
Sarah Ibrahim is the founder and Executive Director of the Racial Justice Centre and Principal Director of Central Lawyers. Sarah has been awarded our annual Smokeball Community Hero Award 2024. Among her many achievements, Sarah facilitated the first Racial Justice Conference in Sydney this past April, fostering essential conversations and collaborations to advance racial justice.
First Racial Justice Conference in Australia
The inaugural Racial Justice Conference in Australia touched on hot topics like invisible race discrimination. The Racial Justice Centre held the event at the State Library of NSW on 19 April. A total of 30 thought leaders from the fields of law, academia, and the arts shared their insights on the definition of antisemitism, anti-arab and islamophobia.
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Racial Justice Fundraising Dinner
Support Australia’s only legal service dedicated to racial justice. Hear from inspiring speakers. Enjoy delicious food, live music & stunning Opera House views. All proceeds go towards @racialjustice.au’s charitable work
Racism against Muslim, Palestinian and Arab Communities in Australia
Since October 2023, there has been a disturbing surge in racist assaults, death threats, and community intimidation — especially targeting Muslim, Palestinian, and Arab communities across Australia.
Healing with Colour Art Therapy workshops for women
We are offering a series of free, women-only art therapy workshops led by certified art therapist, Rosette Rouhana @rosetterouhana.artstherapy
60 years Since the UN committed to elimination racism
On 21 March 1960, police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire on peaceful Black protestors resisting apartheid. 69 killed—over 180 injured. The world was forced to act, leading to the UN’s commitment to ending racial discrimination.
New federal & NSW hate laws
New hate crime laws are now in effect across Australia. The Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Act 2025 (Cth) and new NSW legislation introduce tougher penalties for hate-fueled actions.