Racial discrimination is unlawful, rather than criminal, in all Australian states and territories. It means victims must pursue the case themselves. In Tasmania it is Equal Opportunity Tasmania — the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner’s office — that deals with cases of racial discrimination. If a crime, for example an assault, is found to be racially motivated, that motivation can be considered by the judge as an aggravating factor when the perpetrator is sentenced.
Tasmania
Tasmania May 2024
Greetings of peace! The most beautiful gift we can give one another is the gift of peaceful thoughts, words and actions, especially at a time when peaceful interactions may not be the norm. Peaceful interactions build social cohesion, creating the glue that holds our communities together.
Tasmania April 2024
Greetings of peace and Eid Mubarak, blessed festival, for the celebration of the end of Ramadan!
Tasmania: February 2024
Greetings of peace and many blessings, especially for the new year 2024, with the Chinese New Year of the Golden Dragon, being celebrated on 10 February.
Tasmania: November 2023
We are all continuing to grieve for those caught up in the horror of the Middle East bloodshed, those there in person and those caught up at a distance. Many people of faith are sending constant spiritual support to everyone trapped by the conflict, whatever the connection.
Tasmania: October 2023
As we continue to witness unfolding events, Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch seeks to remain people of peace in upholding the values of multifaith harmony, inclusion, and social cohesion.
RfP Tasmania supports the Voice to Parliament
Following the advice of the resident Aunty of Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch, Aunty Kris Schaffer, and the First Nations advisers of Religions for Peace Australia, Senator Patrick Dodson and Prof Anne Pattel-Gray, an announcement of support is given.
Tasmania – September 2023
Greetings of peace and joy, as we are celebrating the arrival of spring! This is also the month of peace, as UN International Day of Peace falls on 21 September and some faiths pay special attention in their prayers and meditations in the lead-up to that date. This weekend has been declared a national weekend of prayer, reflection and meditation in support of our First Nations Peoples. As the national referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament now approaches, representatives from Australia’s major religions have formed a powerful multi-faith alliance to celebrate the wonderful opportunity for recognition and reconciliation offered by the impending landmark vote.
Tasmania: August 2023
Greetings of peace! Spring is coming and bringing with it its own newness and spiritual hope. We wish you, your families and your communities peace, well-being and safety as we move into the time of the year when spring flowers are blooming through the storms and our thoughts are turning more and more in prayer for the earth.
Reporting Prejudice Related Violence: reporting is the key to change
Many people from minority communities have experienced incidents motivated by prejudice in Tasmania. However, very few incidents are reported.
People who are victims of prejudice motivated incidents may be seriously impacted, but they are not sure what to do about it. This workshop explains what these incidents and crimes are under Tasmanian law, how they can be reported to authorities, and what to expect if you report them.
The workshop will also explain why reporting these incidents and crimes is the key to change.
Tasmania: Jews welcome visit from a former Israeli Chief Rabbi
Tasmania: July 2023
Greetings of peace!
This week, in Australia, we have been celebrating NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC stands for National Aboriginals and Islanders Day Observance Committee. The National Executive of Religions for Peace Australia has decided on the advice of Senator Pat Dodson to support the Yes vote in the Referendum on the First Nations’ Voice to Parliament.
