Queensland LNP leader criticised for use of phrase considered derogatory term for Aboriginal children
Indigenous leaders say David Crisafulli’s use of term is a ‘racialised dog whistle’, whether he knows it or notThe Queensland Liberal National party leader, David Crisafulli, has been accused of “racialised dog whistling” for his repeated use of a phrase common in anti-crime social media groups, where it is used as a derogatory reference to Aboriginal children.First Nations academics and other experts says Crisafulli’s repeated use of the phrase “generation of untouchables” – whether known to him or not – has “coded racist undertones”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Indigenous leaders say David Crisafulli’s use of term is a ‘racialised dog whistle’, whether he knows it or not
The Queensland Liberal National party leader, David Crisafulli, has been accused of “racialised dog whistling” for his repeated use of a phrase common in anti-crime social media groups, where it is used as a derogatory reference to Aboriginal children.
First Nations academics and other experts says Crisafulli’s repeated use of the phrase “generation of untouchables” – whether known to him or not – has “coded racist undertones”.
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