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Online hate, racism and misinformation: Is Australia keeping pace? Race Discrimination Commissioner weighs in

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Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, in conversation with SBS Hindi Producer Preeti Jabbal. Credit: SBS Hindi

Australia is navigating a complex social landscape marked by misinformation, online hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigration sentiment and ongoing inequities affecting First Nations peoples. Concerns within multicultural communities, including Indian Australians, also continue to feature in national discussions. In this interview, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman reflects on the impact of these challenges and explores ways to strengthen social cohesion and foster a more inclusive Australia.


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By Preeti Jabbal

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Australia is navigating a complex social landscape marked by misinformation, online hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia, anti-immigration sentiment and ongoing inequities affecting First Nations peoples. Concerns within multicultural communities, including Indian Australians, also continue to feature in national discussions. In this interview, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman reflects on the impact of these challenges and explores ways to strengthen social cohesion and foster a more inclusive Australia.


(Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed in this interview are the personal views of the individual. SBS neither agrees nor disagrees with them.)


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