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From playground taunts to parliamentary rhetoric, racism is shaping the lives of migrant and refugee Australians.

Matthew Collins apologised and quit less than a month out from the state election. One Nation said it did not condone the comment.

Male leaders in several countries are refusing to accept election defeats, instead making baseless fraud claims to retain power.

Women held the line against the return of the right-wing Bolsonaro dynasty. Along with a powerful WhatsApp mobilisation and progressive policies, these are the lessons for movements globally.

Jacinda Ardern has joined the University of Sydney as a Professor of Practice, with her work set to focus on empathetic leadership, social cohesion and civic trust.

Amanda Stoker has been appointed to replace Queensland’s outgoing child safety and domestic violence minister, Amanda Camm.

Helen Haines asked for kindness over hate. One week after a devastating attack on her, Zali Steggall, Monique Ryan and the crossbench gave it back to her in the chamber.

The Victorian government will put a further $10 million into the Alice Anderson Fund, which backs women-founded startups.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has reversed gender-neutral language changes made to NSW parliament’s employee breastfeeding policy.

In the wake of the horrific attack on Helen Haines, the media’s focus has been on her perpetrator and his lost potential.

A man has been arrested after he entered the electorate office of Western Australian MP Hannah Beazley and allegedly threatened staff while armed with nunchucks.

They chose grace, decency and gratitude.