UN expert says Australians (and their leaders) have a big racism problem

By Stephanie Peatling
Updated December 6 2016 - 4:08pm, first published December 5 2016 - 3:37pm
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton was criticised in November for comments he made about migrants.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton was criticised in November for comments he made about migrants.
Mutuma Ruteere says Australia is not unique among western democracies in grappling with popular support for parties with discriminatory policies and racist views. Photo: EVAN SCHNEIDER / UN
Mutuma Ruteere says Australia is not unique among western democracies in grappling with popular support for parties with discriminatory policies and racist views. Photo: EVAN SCHNEIDER / UN
Senator Pauline Hanson benefited from a surge in popularity but the United Nations has warned against "normalising" her views. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Senator Pauline Hanson benefited from a surge in popularity but the United Nations has warned against "normalising" her views. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The United Nations' special rapporteur on racism has condemned Australian politicians from major and minor parties whose statements are contributing to an increase in "xenophobic hate speech" and negative views about migrants.

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