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Can we end racism in Australia? Yes, according to the first-ever national plan

By Fethi Mansouri, Deakin Distinguished Professor/UNESCO Chair-holder; Founding Director, Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University
Amanuel Elias, Research Fellow, Deakin University

In Australia’s first plan to address racism, every part of society has a role to play. Having a strategy is a welcome first step, but it’s just the beginning.

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