Duleesha says she was asked to change her name to something

Duleesha says she was asked to change her name to something 'more Australian' at work. She's not alone
By social affairs correspondent Norman Hermant
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Duleesha Boteju says she was asked to change her name to "something more Australian sounding". (ABC News: Kyle Harley)
Growing up in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, feeling 'different' wasn't something Duleesha Boteju often thought about.
Her high school was extremely diverse, with students from many different cultures and backgrounds. Likewise, in her neighbourhood, the fact her family had come to Australia from Sri Lanka was rarely an issue.
Then she entered the workforce, and something unexpected happened. For the first time, she said she was made to feel different.

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