Public schools signal ‘cultural’ Palestinian scarf can be worn following accusations of racism
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-08 16:30 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Middle East, Australia
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NSW’s Education Department has recognised the Palestinian keffiyeh as an appropriate cultural garment after reaching a confidential settlement with a student who was punished because he wore the scarf to his graduation.
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