Ann Watson argued her dismissal was excessive, especially after 12 years at the company, and suggested it was motivated by her medical condition at age 55.
The minister emphasised that scholarships are distributed based on population proportions, not racial preference, and urged all citizens to reflect on the consequences of their words.
Dialogue Fiji's Executive Director, Nilesh Lal, questioned whether Fiji can truly be considered a place where all its citizens feel valued and included.
The encounter, which took place after Ali Clarke attended the Women of the Year Awards on Thursday night, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for passenger safety in the taxi industry.
The charge centred on four words Kerr admitted saying—"f***ing stupid and white"—but the jury found that her remark did not meet the threshold of criminality.
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry tallied more than 2,000 antisemitic incidents in 2024, including physical assaults, attacks on synagogues, vandalism and graffiti.
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.
