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President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile, Hon. Penpa Tsering in Australia to inaugurate the ‘Year of Compassion’ 2025-2026

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Hon. Sikyong (President) Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected political leader of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile will be visiting Australia from 11-17 July 2025. The Sikyong’s visit takes place following a momentous week of events held across the world in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday. As Chief guest, the Sikyong will address a celebratory … Continued

La Trobe researchers awarded $4.5 million in ARC Future Fellowships

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La Trobe University researchers have secured almost $4.5 million in Federal Government funding to further studies into areas such as immune cell development, Australian history and agriculture.  Four researchers received an Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship 2025.  The prestigious Future Fellowships support high quality research in areas of national and international benefit, including in national … Continued

Questions for Prime Minister Albanese to raise with Xi Jinping while in China

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The Australia Tibet Council have the following questions for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while he is in China meeting with Xi Jinping Q1: Will Prime Minister Albanese tell Chinese President Xi Jinping that Australia will not accept Chinese Government interference in Tibetan Buddhism or a Chinese-appointed Dalai Lama? The Chinese Government has laid bare their plans … Continued

Media alert: New webinar for journalists reporting on violence against women when there are legal restrictions

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Journalists, editors and media professionals are encouraged to register for new training exploring legal restrictions when reporting on violence against women.  Our Watch – Australia’s leading violence against women prevention organisation – is joining RMIT’s Centre for Innovative Justice for a two-part webinar later this month looking at overcoming the additional obstacles when reporting responsibly … Continued

Statement on antisemitism

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The recent attack on a Melbourne synagogue has shocked most Australians. Anglicans are appalled by this attack while people were inside at worship. Freedom of religious expression, and indeed a respect for religious traditionsother than our own, is something we must never take for granted. Confusion has arisen in some public discourse about the difference between criticism of the actions of the state of Israel and antisemitism. While outrage at the way Israel is … Continued

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Condemns Anti-Semitic Attacks in Melbourne

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Imam Kamran Tahir, the Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, has strongly condemned the recent anti-Semitic incidents in Melbourne, including the attempted arson at the East Melbourne synagogue and the attack on a local restaurant. Expressing his deep concern, Imam Tahir stated:“There is absolutely no justification for any act of violence. No one should … Continued

Modern sex education must address AI risks

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The growing risks associated with artificial intelligence must be incorporated into age-appropriate sex education talks with kids, a leading child protection organisation has warned. Act for Kids says parents, carers, schools and educators need to be informed and prepared, with generative AI emerging as a strong trend in online child abuse and exploitation and sextortion … Continued