Victoria police accused of racial profiling, as data shows minority groups more likely to receive Covid fines

African, Middle Eastern and First Nations people up to four times more likely to be fined for Covid-19 breaches

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Victoria police officers have been accused of racial profiling, with a report showing they disproportionately targeted people of non-Anglo appearance during the pandemic.

African, Middle Eastern and First Nations people were up to four times more likely to be fined for COVID-19 breaches, when considering their share of the state’s population.

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