As social justice movements gain momentum, a troubling pattern has emerged within Australia’s corporate landscape: performative activism. This phenomenon, characterised by superficial displays of support for marginalised communities without genuine commitment to tangible action, presents formidable obstacles to genuine progress in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the wake of […]
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The New South Wales government has announced plans to conduct a review of a child protection tool that has a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal children and has remained unchanged in the state for over a decade. The system in question, referred to as “structured decision making” (SDM), has been utilised […]
In the midst of debates surrounding the upcoming Paris Olympics, one name has sparked intense controversy: Aya Nakamura. The 28-year-old singer, celebrated globally as France’s top female vocalist, finds herself at the centre of a heated discussion about identity and language that’s stirring strong emotions across the nation. The BBC […]
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, crossbench MPs and Senators have joined forces today to advocate for urgent action on deaths in custody and the removal of First Nations children from their families. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister Linda Burney, and Attorney General […]
In a powerful testament to diversity and achievement, Living (LVN) Colour magazine unveils its latest issue, shining a spotlight on 94 remarkable Australian women of African descent. Featuring supermodel Duckie Thot and Wiggles star Tsehay Hawkins, this inclusive publication celebrates the invaluable contributions of these trailblazers across various communities and […]
NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced plans to explicitly outlaw the Nazi salute across the state amid concerns about the growing presence of white supremacist groups in Sydney. The decision comes in the wake of another neo-Nazi rally in Sydney on Sunday morning, marking the third such gathering in three […]
South African singer Tyla’s recent self-identification as “coloured” on social media has ignited controversy, highlighting complex debates over the fluidity of racial and cultural identity. Tyla, who catapulted to fame last year with her hit Afrobeats-tinged song Water, described herself as coloured—a recognised identity category in South Africa denoting mixed […]
After nearly two years of deliberation, two inquiries, and an election, the federal government has voted against enshrining Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe’s Private Members Bill, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), into law. The UNDRIP Bill, introduced to Parliament in March 2022, seeks to establish […]
King Charles and Princess of Wales Kate Middleton have been outed as the alleged “royal racists” who made offensive comments about the skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son Archie. Their names were accidentally printed in the Dutch version of royal author Omid Scobie’s highly anticipated biography, Endgame: […]
Selling Sunset star Chelsea Lazkani recently bared her soul in an emotional interview with Hollywood producer Carlos King, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs she’s faced navigating the world of reality television. The British-Nigerian socialite broke down in tears during the candid sit-down, which also touched on how she […]
