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Health minister, CMO condemn discrimination against Chinese Australians

Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt speaks during a press conference updating on the novel coronavirus at Parliament House in Canberra Source: AAP

As fears around the Coronavirus continue to grow, Chinese Australians have warned of increasing discrimination and xenophobia. Now the Health Minister and Chief Medical Officer have issued a strong rebuke, calling Australians to embrace members of the Chinese community and stand against racism.

Updated 6 days ago

By Naveen Razik

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