Racism inquiry hears of hurtful 'white fraud' comments and Tasmanian Aboriginal division
A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.
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After a hard day's work in the wet and cold Central Highlands, the Tebrakunna Rangers took a photo to capture their collaboration with members of Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania.
But minutes after posting the image on social media there was a deluge of racist commentary.
"[There were] racial comments about the colour of their skin," said Tasmanian Regional Aboriginal Communities Alliance (TRACA) chairman Nick Cameron.
"[There were] racial comments about the percentage of Aboriginal blood they must have.
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