Commissioners debate whether Australia is racist

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar Source: AAP

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Racism is "alive and kicking" in Australia, says the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar, contradicting newly-appointed Race Discrimination Commissioner, Chin Tan.

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