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The article focuses on the debate over section 18C of Australia's Racial Discrimination Act 1975 in respect of which several trivial complaints with a racial connotation have given rise to public controversy and concern. It states role of the Australian Human Rights Commission and mentions that the government's attempted amendment of rule has been blocked by the Labor party. It notes concerns over hurting another person's feelings in regard to their race, and cites religious dissidents.

The article presents the author's views on the resignation of Gillian Triggs as president of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and her term in the office. The author stresses his belief that Triggs made so much damage to the AHRC, noting some instances of Triggs' comic structure. The recommendation to Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull and other senior Liberals from the review of the party's 2016 election performance is discussed.