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The line between negative political campaigns and racism

Negative political campaigns targeting opponents in the lead up to elections are common. But where’s the line between negative campaigns and racism? Brisbane’s Former Greens Mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan claims this happened to him, as the only person of colour to run for Mayor. Image: Jonathan Sriranganathan claims some of the LNP narrative about him …

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Local council drops acknowledgement of country

Supporters of reconciliation say a South Australian council’s decision to scrap its Acknowledgement to Country is a sign of growing division, in the wake of the failed Voice referendum. The Naracoorte – Lucindale Council has replaced the pre-meeting statement acknowledging Traditional Owners with one that respects our complex history. Image: Image by Cloudfront Produced By: …

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