Indian politician calls out racism against Indian-Australians: ‘We can overcome this hatred by…’

Indian politician calls out racism against Indian-Australians: 'We can overcome this hatred by...'

An Indian-Melbourne leader has called on politicians to remain silent about racism against Indian-Australians, saying the issue is about dignity, safety and equal respect.Melbourne deputy mayor Roshena Campbell, a Liberal politician, said there were stark differences in how different communities were treated when faced with abuse.“We see politicians speaking out when other communities are targeted,” … Read more

Melbourne woman drives into Indian-Australian man and his father: “Go back to your country”

Melbourne woman drives into Indian-Australian man and his father: "Go back to your country"

“I’m lucky to be alive,” Rohit Singh said after a morning walk in Melbourne’s west turned into a violent racist attack involving an elderly Indian-Australian.A group of about 12 elderly people who regularly walked, drank coffee and talked at the Sanctuary Lakes shopping center in Point Cook were subjected to days of racial abuse before … Read more