Racist Attacks Occur Due To Corona Virus Outbreak

As a result of the corona virus pandemic, some Asian-Australians have experienced attacks based on racist sentiments.

Former Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane has called on the government to take decisive action against coronavirus-fuelled racism. Source: AAP

Asian community leaders have expressed fears for the safety of Asian Australians,  after a series of racial attacks sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.