Stop Racial Profiling of Chinese-Australian Political Volunteers
Stop Racial Profiling of Chinese-Australian Political Volunteers
The issue
Who is impacted?
Chinese-Australian volunteers who participate in political campaigns are being unfairly singled out. Following comments made by Senators James Paterson and Jane Hume on April 30, 2025, concerns about foreign interference have been linked—without evidence—to individuals and groups within the Chinese-Australian community. This has led to public suspicion and hurtful assumptions about ordinary people who simply want to be part of Australia’s democratic process.
What is at stake?
If this pattern continues, it will discourage Chinese-Australians from engaging in civic life. Racial profiling based on heritage undermines trust, fuels division, and weakens the inclusive values that Australia claims to stand for. If these kinds of public accusations go unchallenged, it sends the message that participating in politics is a privilege reserved only for some—not a right for all.
Why is now the time to act?
The damage is already happening. People are feeling alienated and afraid to be involved. We must act now to stop the spread of racial suspicion in politics and reaffirm the rights of all Australians to participate equally. This petition is a chance to speak up, reject racial profiling, and call for accountability in how national security language is used in public debate. Let’s stand together for fairness and democracy.
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The issue
Who is impacted?
Chinese-Australian volunteers who participate in political campaigns are being unfairly singled out. Following comments made by Senators James Paterson and Jane Hume on April 30, 2025, concerns about foreign interference have been linked—without evidence—to individuals and groups within the Chinese-Australian community. This has led to public suspicion and hurtful assumptions about ordinary people who simply want to be part of Australia’s democratic process.
What is at stake?
If this pattern continues, it will discourage Chinese-Australians from engaging in civic life. Racial profiling based on heritage undermines trust, fuels division, and weakens the inclusive values that Australia claims to stand for. If these kinds of public accusations go unchallenged, it sends the message that participating in politics is a privilege reserved only for some—not a right for all.
Why is now the time to act?
The damage is already happening. People are feeling alienated and afraid to be involved. We must act now to stop the spread of racial suspicion in politics and reaffirm the rights of all Australians to participate equally. This petition is a chance to speak up, reject racial profiling, and call for accountability in how national security language is used in public debate. Let’s stand together for fairness and democracy.
1,486
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Petition created on 2 May 2025