Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:38pm on 10 Jul 2026,Friday India Global
A viral audio clip has renewed concerns over racism faced by Indian truck drivers in Australia. The recording, first aired in an ABC investigation, includes abusive and violent remarks targeting Indians. Several drivers said racial abuse has become common on UHF radio channels used by truckers. Some said they now avoid using the radios despite needing them for road safety. Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner linked the problem to growing anti-immigration sentiment. Experts also said there is no official data showing Indian truck drivers are more likely to cause crashes than other drivers in the country.
