Anti-Indian 'remigration' stickers found on products in Australian supermarkets
Stickers showing a man of Indian appearance defecating in the street, with the message "Remigration now!", have been reported on Indian food products in Australian supermarkets. Federal MP David Repacholi condemned stickers found around Cessnock, New South Wales.
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Centre · 1Racist stickers targeting Indians have been reported on Indian food products and supermarket signage in Australia, ahead of nationwide "March for Australia" demonstrations. Hindustan TimesN “Racist stickers depicting a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street have appeared on Indian food products in Australian supermarkets”“The sticker campaign comes ahead of nationwide “March for Australia” demonstrations” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Centre · 2The stickers reportedly show a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street, with the message "Is this your culture? We don't like it!". Hindustan TimesN “"Is this your culture? We don't like it!"” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ The Times of IndiaN “featuring an image of a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street” Read at The Times of India ↗ Centre · 1They also claim that 32 per cent of Australia's population is foreign-born, name India as being at the top of that list, and demand "Remigration now!". The Times of IndiaN “claim that 32 per cent of Australia's population is foreign-born, identify India as being at the top of the list and demand, “Remigration now!”” Read at The Times of India ↗
Centre · 1Hindustan Times, citing The Indian Sun, reports that videos shared online by anti-immigration activist Bec Freedom show stickers placed on items such as bags of mung dal and on aisle signage labelled "Indian pantry"; the stickers carry a QR code leading to the Fight for Australia campaign. Hindustan TimesN “Videos shared online by anti-immigration activist Bec Freedom show stickers being placed on products such as bags of mung dal and on signage in supermarket aisles labelled “Indian pantry”.”“The stickers feature a QR code directing people to the Fight for Australia campaign, according to The Indian Sun.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Centre · 2Freedom praised supporters for their "cheeky sticker placements", urged others to "get out there and get active", and shared printable templates designed for home label printers, saying followers could print the stickers themselves or request copies by post. Hindustan TimesN “Freedom praised supporters for their “cheeky sticker placements” and urged others to “get out there and get active”.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ The Times of IndiaN “telling followers they could print them at home or request copies by post” Read at The Times of India ↗ Centre · 1Similar incidents have reportedly been flagged in Brisbane, where activists reported finding the stickers on Indian grocery products in local supermarkets. Hindustan TimesN “Similar incidents have also been flagged in Brisbane, where activists have reported finding the stickers on Indian grocery products in local supermarkets” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
Centre · 2Federal MP David Repacholi condemned stickers found around Cessnock in New South Wales' Hunter Region as "disgusting racist" material and warned against attempts to spread hatred and division. Hindustan TimesN “Federal MP David Repacholi condemned racist stickers found around Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Region” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ The Times of IndiaN “describing the stickers as “disgusting racist” content and warning against attempts to spread hatred and division in the Hunter Region” Read at The Times of India ↗ Centre · 2In a social media post, Repacholi wrote that "Racism isn't welcome in Cessnock. It isn't welcome in the Hunter. And it won't go unchallenged", and asked residents to report the stickers' locations so they could be removed. The Times of IndiaN ““Racism isn't welcome in Cessnock. It isn't welcome in the Hunter. And it won't go unchallenged,” Repacholi wrote in a social media post.” Read at The Times of India ↗ Hindustan TimesN “urged residents to report their locations so they could be removed” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Centre · 1The Times of India adds that Repacholi cautioned people against giving those responsible more publicity than they deserved. The Times of IndiaN “He also cautioned people against giving those responsible for the campaign more publicity than they deserved.” Read at The Times of India ↗
Centre · 1The Times of India says similar stickers were reportedly found on Indian grocery products in supermarkets in July, and that anti-Indian leaflets urging residents to "keep curry" out of Kurri Kurri in the Hunter Region were reportedly distributed in letterboxes that month, promoting "remigration". The Times of IndiaN “This incident comes after similar stickers were reportedly found on Indian grocery products in supermarkets in July.”“The material urged residents to “keep curry” out of the town and promoted anti-immigration messaging, including calls for “remigration”.” Read at The Times of India ↗ Centre · 1Hindustan Times notes that "remigration" is widely associated with calls for the mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities from Western countries. Hindustan TimesN “The term “remigration” is widely associated with calls for the mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities from Western countries.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both Indian outlets cover the stickers as racist targeting of Indians and of Indian businesses in Australia, pairing the description of the stickers with the Australian MP's condemnation.
- Emphasis
- Hindustan Times stresses the supermarket placements, the activist's online campaign and the upcoming rallies; The Times of India stresses Repacholi's statement and the earlier July incidents in the Hunter Region.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither reports a response from supermarkets, police or the activist, nor independent confirmation of the placements; much of the Brisbane and campaign detail is attributed to The Indian Sun or activists' reports.
- Charged language
- “Racist stickers”“disgusting racist”“Enough of this racist bullshit”
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“Racist stickers depicting a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street have appeared on Indian food products in Australian supermarkets, prompting concerns over the targeting of Indian businesses.” — Hindustan Times
““Racism isn't welcome in Cessnock. It isn't welcome in the Hunter. And it won't go unchallenged,” Repacholi wrote in a social media post.” — The Times of India
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What every side reports
- Stickers showing a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street, captioned "Is this your culture? We don't like it!", were reported in Australia.
- The stickers say 32% of Australia's population is foreign-born, name India at the top, and demand "Remigration now!".
- Federal MP David Repacholi condemned the stickers found around Cessnock in the Hunter Region of New South Wales and asked residents to report their locations.
- Similar stickers were reportedly flagged on Indian grocery products in Brisbane supermarkets.
Australia place
Australian federal MP David Repacholi rejects the stickers as racist and says hatred and division will not be accepted locally; the coverage reports no wider government response to these stickers.
“warning that attempts to spread hatred and division would not be accepted in the local community” — Hindustan Times
Remigration topic
The sticker campaign uses the term "remigration", which Hindustan Times says is widely associated with calls for mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities.
“The term “remigration” is widely associated with calls for the mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities from Western countries.” — Hindustan Times
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Centre2 articles
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Critical Reports the supermarket stickers as racist, tracing them to an activist's online campaign and the coming rallies, and explains the term "remigration".
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‘Racism isn’t welcome’: Australian MP condemns anti-Indian stickers with ‘Remigration now’ message
Critical Leads with the MP's condemnation of the anti-Indian stickers and places them alongside earlier July incidents in the Hunter Region.
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- 16 Oct 07:57 First Hindustan TimesN ‘Is this your culture?’: Racist stickers targeting Indians found on food products in Australian supermarkets
- 16 Oct 13:30 +5h 33m The Times of IndiaN ‘Racism isn’t welcome’: Australian MP condemns anti-Indian stickers with ‘Remigration now’ message
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