There’s No Room for Racism in Burwood

Published on 02 December 2020

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Burwood Council has released an Anti-racism statement which aims to promote the value of multiculturalism, harmony and diversity, and remind the community of ways to report racism formally and informally, and investigate its local extent and impacts.

Mayor John Faker said “There’s no Room for Racism in Burwood”.

Unfortunately during the pandemic the Mayor said he had heard reports of a person being verbally abused for wearing a mask and false rumours being circulated about the Chinese-speaking community and links to COVID-19.

Burwood is a great community and while I believe such incidents in no way represent the views of the majority of our community - it’s important that Council shows leadership by speaking out on the issue.

Anyone who has experienced racism is being encouraged to contact the Anti-Discrimination Board or the Police.

Burwood is one of Sydney’s most culturally diverse areas, with a well-established Chinese community at 33 per cent of the population, a growing Korean community and emerging Nepali community.

Go here to read statement