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Australian universities must adopt legally enforceable definitions of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Indigenous people from 2027. This new standard aims to combat discrimination on campuses and follows recommendations from a Human Rights Commission report and the federal government's antisemitism plan.
A video mocking Aboriginal identity and culture, posted by an Australian comedian, has gone viral, sparking outrage and highlighting the growing problem of online racism against Indigenous Australians. Social media algorithms are accused of amplifying divisive content, leading to real-world harm and impacting mental health. A parliamentary inquiry is investigating the issue, with recommendations for social media companies to implement digital duty of care measures.
The Australian federal government has refused to intervene in the construction of an Olympic stadium in Brisbane's Victoria Park, a site considered sacred by the Turrbal and Yagara Peoples, despite applications under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act.
