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While the decision to act against Islamic State barbarism is justified, the furore over Muslim women's attire is not. 
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Posing as a Muslim is well-intentioned but insulting on a number of levels.
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"Leaders have a responsibility to act for minorities as well as majorities," he said.
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Tony Abbott has sought to hose down controversy sparked by his anti-burqa comments, as one of his senior colleagues described the Muslim attire as medieval and demeaning.
"I'd prefer it if Tony Abbott didn't get about in his speedos. But it's a free country," she told reporters in Canberra.
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The move follows what seemed to be a racist attack on a Muslim woman in Melbourne
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Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appeared to back a ban on the burqa being worn in Parliament House but at the same time said no-one has ever sought to enter the building "so attired".
Peter Mellow's insight:
Great, nothing like a national leader who is intolerant to the diversity in their own country.
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At the same time, there are xenophobic factions that see an opportunity to spread their messages of hate. Muslim communities have reported an increase in hate attacks. There has been abuse of Muslims on streets and graffiti on mosques. There have been violent threats: last week a man armed with a knife entered an Islamic college in south-west Sydney.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Great article Tim, thank you for your insight.
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Singer Rob Mills has apologised "unreservedly" for posting on social media a photo described as vile and homophobic following Saturday's AFL grand final.
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Singer Rob Mills has been called homophobic after posting an indecent photo on social media after the AFL grand final.
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Three football fans say they were "furious and humiliated" after being detained at a rugby league match for using their mobile telephones in a manner an onlooker deemed suspicious.
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The photographer of an image shared on social media by Senator Jacqui Lambie as part of an online campaign to "ban the burqa" has accused the Tasmanian Senator of desecrating the image of an Afghanistan police woman who was murdered by the Taliban.
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Adam Goodes was dragged into the spotlight again this week amid accusations he milked free-kicks. But the Australian of the Year explains why he will never tire of using the public platform that award afforded him to fight for a better society.
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Historically, geographically, culturally – there are many points of comparison between Australia and its neighbour to the east, New Zealand. But there are notable differences. This week, The Conversation…
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In January, he was named Australian of the Year. Last Saturday, during the biggest event on the AFL calendar, he was booed. What's going on?
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'These animated shorts are products of their time,' Amazon and iTunes viewers will be warned.
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Palmer United senator Jacqui Lambie says the burqa must be banned from nation's streets so Muslim women's "body language" can be identified.
"Explain to me how is that a national issue, please?" replied Ms Abdo.
"Because we can't see your faces and I need to see who is under the clothing?" said Senator Lambie. Ms Abdo was seen visibly laughing at the senator's response.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Ms Bishop's frontbench colleague Kevin Andrews, however, described the burqa as "medieval". http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/07/where-did-business-suits-come-from/260182/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_suits
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Premier says PUP Jacqui Lambie senator has contributed nothing towards a harmonious Australia.
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A Kiwi living in Australia says he was mistaken for a Muslim and threatened with decapitation because he had a beard. - New Zealand Herald
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The Australian community is far too willing to believe Islamic State represents all Muslims.
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What happens when a female sports journalist dares to speak out against the injustice on a sportsfield.
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In my 11 years as a Swans member, there have been some awful losses: the fourth-quarter capitulation to the Lions in 2003; blowing a 40-point three-quarter-time lead against the Kangaroos; the one-point grand final loss to the West Coast Eagles.
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Fundamentalism cannot be eradicated by further restricting the freedom of women.
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A new mobile phone app that challenges Australians’ understanding of racism through role play has won global praise for promoting cultural understanding.
The app focuses on subtle racism – an indirect or understated form of discrimination that researchers found to be prevalent in Australia.
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