Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman noted that racism remains entrenched across universities, impacting students and staff in both overt and systemic ways.
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a vocal advocate for minority rights and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote, was detained on Monday while travelling from Dhaka to Chittagong.
It is extremely concerning that observations have been made by individuals on responsible positions; journalists, political commentators and elected representatives that not only influence masses within the national framework but whose words also carry international weight.
The Australian government recently announced over $1.8 million in aid for flood relief in Bangladesh, where devastating floods have displaced more than half a million people.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Monday the government was asking authorities in the two states to “check the visa status of anyone who comes to their attention”.
Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.
Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.
Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
