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Australia's Inequality Fuels Division and Rising Racism

2/3/2026

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Australia faces a decline in social cohesion due to deepening inequality and rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
Dr. Bronwyn Kelly (policy expert) says the Royal Commission on Antisemitism may divert attention from economic causes.
The rise of neoliberalism, with privatized essential services, increases insecurity and division.
Dr. Victoria Fielding (academic) warns that mainstreaming racism threatens democracy and underscores the need to address systemic issues for restoration.

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Australia faces a decline in social cohesion due to deepening inequality and rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
Dr. Bronwyn Kelly (policy expert) says the Royal Commission on Antisemitism may divert attention from economic causes.
The rise of neoliberalism, with privatized essential services, increases insecurity and division.
Dr. Victoria Fielding (academic) warns that mainstreaming racism threatens democracy and underscores the need to address systemic issues for restoration.