Queensland authorities condemn increase of racist attacks against Chinese community members

A customer wearing a protective face mask is seen leaving a pharmacy on Edward Street in Brisbane

A customer wearing a protective face mask is seen leaving a pharmacy. Source: AAP Image/Darren England

State police have recorded at least 22 racially motivated offences which are said to be fueled by coronavirus fears.


Queensland’s Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll said that recent offences targeting members of the Asian-Australian community, and particularly the Chinese community range from verbal to physical assaults and robberies, while online attacks are also on the rise.

"This is abhorrent behaviour — we all need to respect each other. We are all Queenslanders and we are all Australians," Ms Carroll said.

Police Minister Mark Ryan also condemned the behaviour and called for unity urging people not to let this current crisis destroy their humanity.

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