A series of racist leaflets targeting Indian migrants and promoting anti-immigration messages have sparked outrage in the NSW Hunter Region, with a federal MP condemning the material as “disgusting racist” propaganda.
The leaflets, reportedly distributed in letterboxes across Kurri Kurri, urged residents to “keep curry” out of the town and promoted far-right concepts including “remigration” and “preserving culture”.
Member for Hunter Dan Repacholi criticised the campaign, accusing those behind the material of spreading hate and division in the community. “Enough of this racist bullsh*t. Disgusting racist leaflets have been dumped into letterboxes across Kurri,” Mr Repacholi wrote on social media.
“We have already seen local doctors abused and targeted with racist comments. Now cowards are spreading this hateful rubbish through our community.”
He added: “Let me be absolutely clear. Racism is not welcome in Kurri, it is not welcome in the Hunter. And it will not go unchallenged.”
Mr Repacholi said the Hunter community was “stronger than hate and division” and encouraged residents who received the leaflets to report where they were distributed.
The material appears to have been linked to the far-right Australia First party, which has promoted white nationalist views and campaigns against multiculturalism.
The incident follows concerns from community leaders about increasing instances of racial abuse and vilification targeting culturally diverse communities across Australia.
Mr Repacholi said the response from the local community must be one of unity.
“Our community is stronger than the hate and division these people are trying to spread.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether any individuals have been identified in relation to the distribution of the leaflets.
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