Last modified on Sun 7 Feb 2021 19.50 EST
Collingwood has a problem with structural racism that its senior leadership must address and it should publicly make amends to those who have paid a “very high public price” for speaking out about it, an independent investigation has found.
The report does not rule out financial compensation. It said making amends could include “reparations, compensation, public apology, and commitments to reform”.
The report, called Do Better, which was commissioned by the board in June 2020, has been in front of them since at least 17 December. Produced by University of Technology Sydney’s distinguished professor Yuwaalaraay woman Larissa Behrendt, it recommended sweeping changes to how Collingwood deals with the “toxic environment” of racism in its ranks.
Universities across Australia are offering discounts of up to 20% to international students who are studying completely online while they are barred from entering Australia due to border restrictions. At least three major universities are offering discounts to students who are still in their “home” countries while enrolled and paying fees to Australian universities. The University of Adelaide is offering a rebate of up to 20% for semester 1 this.
New Zealand Trade Minister Damien O’Connor has sought to ease tensions with with his Australian counterpart Dan Tehan after he suggested Australia should speak with a “little more diplomacy” and “respect” towards China.