# Palestinian careers adviser sues NSW over alleged keffiyeh ban at Sydney school

https://mins.news/en/item/75538

- The Guardian, 2026-09-26 20:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/27/palestinian-careers-adviser-who-was-allegedly-told-to-stop-wearing-keffiyeh-at-sydney-school-sues-for-racial-discrimination-ntwnfb

> Wasim El-Haj alleges a Sydney Girls High School acting principal told him in 2024 to stop wearing a keffiyeh because it could cause discord. He has filed a racial discrimination case in federal court against New South Wales, alleging the state breached the Racial Discrimination Act.