General
AFL accused of a ‘lack of cultural awareness’ towards Indigenous players after bungled vaccine program
Hawthorn premiership player Shaun Burgoyne says the AFL showed a lack of understanding about the issues faced by Indigenous players following the league’s poor handling of vaccinations during the 2020 season.
Key points:
- Indigenous players and club staff were initially told they needed to get pneumococcal vaccinations ahead of their entry into Queensland
- Burgoyne said the AFL had “demonstrated a lack of cultural awareness” in regard to Indigenous players
- The AFL issued a second apology to Indigenous players and staff members on Tuesday
The AFL has vowed to take responsibility for all future issues relating to vaccines after Indigenous players were left hurt and distressed when the 2020 season resumed in June after the COVID-19 postponement.
Continue Reading
-
Noosa News14 hours agoRevealed: 75 Qld suburbs you could afford to buy in if lending standards drop
-
General9 hours agoFarmers develop ‘autofill’ tech so agricultural robots can operate around the clock
-
Business10 hours ago3 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy now
-
General21 hours agoLiberals offer help to start-ups and set goal for small business growth