‘Vein of racism’: Race discrimination commissioner accuses One Nation and Coalition of scapegoating immigrants
Australia's federal race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, has accused One Nation and the Coalition of scapegoating immigrants, linking it to a rise in racism. He emphasized that blaming migrants for various societal issues reflects a deep-seated racism in Australian society. Sivaraman warned that this trend poses significant challenges for addressing racism in the country.
- ▪Giridharan Sivaraman stated that the political climate is fostering a pronounced fault line regarding immigration issues.
- ▪He criticized the federal opposition for dehumanizing migrants and attributing societal problems to them.
- ▪Sivaraman anticipates an escalation in racism as a result of this scapegoating over the next two years.
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Australia’s federal race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, says he expects an escalation in ‘the racism that accompanies’ blaming immigrants. Photograph: Darren England/AAPView image in fullscreenAustralia’s federal race discrimination commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, says he expects an escalation in ‘the racism that accompanies’ blaming immigrants. Photograph: Darren England/AAPAustralian immigration and asylum‘Vein of racism’: Race discrimination commissioner accuses One Nation and Coalition of scapegoating immigrantsExclusive: Australia faces a ‘pronounced political fault line’, Giridharan Sivaraman tells Brisbane seminar on human rights Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Andrew MessengerWed 20 May 2026 04.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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