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Anti-Asian hate vigil in Australia hears calls for tougher laws and compulsory training – SBS News
Organisers of a rally in Sydney have called for compulsory anti-racism education and training in all public and private institutions in Australia.
A vigil in Sydney has heard calls for stronger government action to combat the growth in anti-Asian sentiment in Australia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organisers said it is the first anti-Asian hate vigil to be held in Australia and follows reports of 520 COVID-related racism incidents over the past year.
The Asian Australian Alliance recorded the incidents over the past year since April 2, 2020.
Erin Wen Ai Chew, founder of the Asian Australian Alliance, said more must be done to…
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