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Australia's Human Rights Commission Investigates Minister Kamper Over Caste Complaint

4/6/2026

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint against Steve Kamper, the New South Wales Multiculturalism Minister.
Alliance Against Islamophobia and Periyar Ambedkar Thoughts Circle of Australia filed the complaint, alleging Kamper and his department ignored concerns about the Hindu Council of Australia.
The complaint also alleges Multicultural NSW did not report caste-based discrimination in 2023 and 2024 community relations reports.
Kamper's spokesperson confirmed awareness of the complaint.

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is investigating a complaint against Steve Kamper, the New South Wales Multiculturalism Minister.
Alliance Against Islamophobia and Periyar Ambedkar Thoughts Circle of Australia filed the complaint, alleging Kamper and his department ignored concerns about the Hindu Council of Australia.
The complaint also alleges Multicultural NSW did not report caste-based discrimination in 2023 and 2024 community relations reports.
Kamper's spokesperson confirmed awareness of the complaint.