Fact check
“Wasim El‑Haj alleges that the state’s conduct is unlawful for breaching the Racial Discrimination Act.”
Reasoning
The provided source quotes El‑Haj stating that he alleges the state's conduct is unlawful for breaching the Racial Discrimination Act. This directly confirms the claim.
On confidence: The Guardian article directly reports Wasim El‑Haj's allegation that the state's conduct breaches the Racial Discrimination Act.
Important context
The allegation pertains to an incident at Sydney Girls High School in 2024 where El‑Haj was told to stop wearing a keffiyeh, which he claims violates the Racial Discrimination Act.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourcePalestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at NSW school sues state for racial discrimination | New South Wales | The Guardian
state of New South Wales . Wasim El-Haj, a former careers adviser at Sydney Girls High School – an inner-city selective government school – alleges the then acting principal told him in 2024 that the keffiyeh was seen as a symbol of…
Limitations
The evidence confirms the existence of the allegation but does not verify the legal merit or outcome of the claim.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:23 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
Palestinian careers adviser who was allegedly told to stop wearing keffiyeh at NSW school sues state for racial discriminationThe Guardian · Adeshola Ore Community affairs reporter