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@timsout

Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner. Political philosopher by training. Author of 4 books - most recently 'I'm Not Racist But ...' (2015)

Sydney, Australia
humanrights.gov.au
Joined September 2010
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 24

    For all the noise and debate, the vast majority of Australians back section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Our society does not accept racial hatred. The RDA is here to stay

    40 replies . 247 retweets 476 likes
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  2. Jun 22

    We should be applauding the approach has taken to pronouncing people’s names. That’s how it should be. It’s an example other sport broadcasters — and others — can learn from

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  3. Jun 20

    Great to have joined tonight in Adelaide — a seminar

    Thank you to for presenting our seminar on ‘Fear, Anxiety and Immigration’, jointly hosted by and the Law Society of SA
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  4. Jun 19

    On let’s stand — it’s not illegal for people to seek protection from persecution, and we should be compassionate and welcoming towards refugees who are resettled here

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  5. Jun 18

    The RDA, the naming of racism, cultural diversity, and anti-racism for youth and government — some of the issues during the past month covered in my monthly update

    2 replies . 8 retweets 18 likes
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    Jun 17

    Happy ! Everyone has a story. Refugee stories are powerful and packed with courage. Take the time to listen to these stories and learn from them. Through conversations and mutual respect, we become a welcoming nation.

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  7. Jun 15

    Racism is no laughing matter. There is no place for any indulgence of racism, bigotry or fascism. I welcome the indication from CSU that it will take a strong stance against this deplorable conduct

    13 replies . 70 retweets 163 likes
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    Jun 14

    Adelaide tweeps: join us for our free seminar with on ‘Fear, Anxiety and Immigration’, hosted jointly with the Law Society of SA

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  9. Jun 14

    Wonderful energy at yesterday’s forum on institutional racism — bringing together 100 leaders from 60+ organisations from law and justice, health, education and human services. Big thanks to our partner

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    Jun 11

    The Race Discrimination Commissioner has defended the title of his position, saying it will be difficult to fight racism if it can't be named for what it is

    21 replies . 31 retweets 54 likes
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  11. Jun 13

    Fantastic discussion this morning at our forum on institutional racism in Canberra. Hearing about experiences in the law, justice, health & human services. Here with our keynote and panelists Kourakis CJ, , Christine Craig & A/Commissioner Crandell

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  12. Jun 13

    A summary of Tuesday’s National Forum on Racial Tolerance and Community Harmony — a day of excellent discussions and dialogue

    4 replies . 5 retweets 22 likes
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  13. Jun 13

    The Nazi swastika is a symbol of fascism and racial supremacism. What it represents has no place in any of our institutions. This kind of extremism and abhorrence must be vigorously rejected

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  14. Jun 12

    Thanks to for delivering an excellent Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture last night in Sydney -- a powerful exposition of the Racial Discrimination Act's significance. Great to have had a full house for the lecture

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  15. Jun 12

    For the record, here was my response to The Australian yesterday for today’s paper

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  16. Jun 12

    Fighting racism is hard work at the best of times. We’ve got little chance of fighting racism if we can’t even name it — my speech to our National Forum on Racial Tolerance and Community Harmony this morning

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  17. Jun 12

    Two fantastic panels this afternoon at our National Forum on how we change attitudes and behaviour on race, and civil society’s role in anti-racism advocacy

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    Jun 11

    Australia 'flirting with danger' in debate over China, race commissioner warns, with a call to arms on abolishing his position

    5 replies . 21 retweets 27 likes
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  19. Jun 11

    Great panel this morning on identity politics and the media at our National Forum on Racial Tolerance and Community Harmony — grappling with questions of power and who gets to tell the narratives on race

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  20. Jun 11

    Standing Together: my speech this morning at our National Forum on Racial Tolerance and Community Harmony

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  21. Jun 10

    On this day in 1975, the Racial Discrimination Act received royal assent -- the 1st Commonwealth legislation on human rights and anti-discrimination. Looking forward to tomorrow's national forum on racial tolerance and our 4th Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture from

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