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Religious intolerance or racism?

asylum seekers arriving by boat

asylum seekers arriving by boat Source: AAP

A new study out of Melbourne suggests religious intolerance, not racism, is the main source of negative feelings towards asylum seekers in Australia. And it is leading to calls for Australian politicians and media outlets to bring more nuance and accuracy to their discussions around asylum seekers. More in this interview with human rights activist Dr Mohammed Aljaberi



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