According to this report, Australians remain overwhelmingly positive towards Jewish Australians, yet most believe antisemitism is rising and likely to worsen. The findings, drawn from a national survey, paint a picture of a nation that is broadly tolerant and cohesive, but increasingly concerned about the state of public discourse and social harmony.

Outlining trends threatening Australia’s liberal democracy, the paper highlights declining social cohesion, a weakening sense of national identity and a sharp rise in antisemitism. It raises questions about the future of Australian citizenship, calling for a renewed commitment to civic education, community engagement and political leadership to address the crisis of civic virtue.

The ALRC was asked to have regard to the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce legislation to prohibit discrimination on the basis of religious belief or activity, subject to a number of appropriate exemptions, and to consider whether some or all of the reforms recommended as a result of this inquiry could be included in that...

Tanya Plibersek says a Muslim woman travelling on a train in Sydney has no protection under law if someone yells at her. Verdict: Ms Plibersek's claim is overreach.

This position paper is based on the AHRC's and the VEOHRC’s collective experience and research in the area of freedom of religion and human rights. In addition, the two Commissions convened joint roundtables in Sydney (11 June 2019) and Melbourne (27 June 2019) on the topic of serious harms on the basis of religion.