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Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces

Australian Human Rights Commission < 1 mins read
 

Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces 

What: Media conference calling for a national inquiry into racism in workplaces across Australia 

 When: Wednesday 5 November, 11.15am AEDT 

 Where: Ground Floor Courtyard 28L, Parliament House, Canberra 

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman together with President of Australian Council of Trade Unions Michele O’Neil, Professor Nareen Young, academics, community leaders and advocates are calling for a national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces.   

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Elly Kohistani: 0432 809 244 

 

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