Calls for Victorian government to scrap Covid fines as data shows minority groups more likely to be penalised

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Some community leaders say report is evidence of officers targeting people based on their ethnicity, which Victoria police rejectsFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAfrican, Middle Eastern and Indigenous community leaders are calling for the Andrews government and Victoria police to review Covid fines after a report revealed ethnic minorities and First Nations people were more likely to receive infringements for breaching lockdown rules.Released on Tuesday, the report revealed people of African and Middle Eastern appearance were four times more likely to receive fines for breaching the state’s lockdown rules in 2020, accounting for share of the population. Victoria police have rejected the allegation by the report’s lead researcher that officers targeted certain racial groups.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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