Published: May 27, 2019
The new assistant minister for multicultural affairs has faced criticism for divisive rhetoric on ‘African gangs’
South Sudanese Australians have expressed concern at the appointment of the Liberal MP Jason Wood as assistant minister for multicultural affairs, citing his use of divisive “African gangs” rhetoric.
Wood, a former police officer, held the marginal Victorian seat of La Trobe, campaigning on law and order issues including combating “violent youth gangs”, and was promoted in Sunday’s reshuffle.
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