Vandalized 'Aussie' Poster Sparks Debate on National Identity
Update: 2025-12-24
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A poster honoring Muslim immigrant Monga Khan in Adelaide was vandalized with white power graffiti, sparking concerns about rising tensions and division. Artist Peter Drew, who created the Aussie series to challenge national identity, replaced the defaced poster and criticized the vandal. The Minister for Multicultural Affairs condemned the act, emphasizing South Australias multicultural values. Independent researcher Dr. Kaz Ross highlighted the far-right extremist intent behind such vandalism, which aims to make non-white individuals feel unwelcome. Drews posters, featuring those who bypassed the White Australia policys dictation test, challenge the notion of a nation built solely by white settlers. Community voices call for unity and respect amidst the growing division.
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