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The 2005 Cronulla riots and present-day racial discrimination in Australia

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Mr Towke said the smear campaign implied he had involvement in the Cronulla riots of 2005

A man threatens police at Cronulla Beach during the riots, which Mr Towke claims Liberal members implied he was a part of. Source: AAP

15 years ago, some 5000 Sydneysiders engaged in a violent rally against Lebanese and Middle Eastern migration in the Cronulla Riots. Today, community members and leaders are still concerned that Australia has not yet resolved the racism behind the riots.

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By Claudia Farhart

Presented by Rajish Aryal

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15 years ago, some 5000 Sydneysiders engaged in a violent rally against Lebanese and Middle Eastern migration in the Cronulla Riots. Today, community members and leaders are still concerned that Australia has not yet resolved the racism behind the riots.

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