UN official urges political leaders to speak out against 'divisive, racist' rhetoric

Ông Mutuma Ruteere tại Canberra

Ông Mutuma Ruteere tại Canberra Source: AAP

A United Nations official is calling on Australian politicians to denounce racist rhetoric, particularly when it comes from their own colleagues. .


The UN special rapporteur on racism has handed down his findings on racism in Australia following a series of meetings around the country.

He says he is concerned about comments from a number of federal politicians about Muslim migrants






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