Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 11 Jul 2026,Saturday India Global
Indian-origin truck drivers in Australia have spoken out about facing frequent racist abuse, including verbal slurs, spitting incidents and death threats over CB radios, according to an ABC News report. Drivers said many incidents go unreported due to anonymous offenders, language barriers and little confidence in authorities. One driver recalled being spat on while speaking Punjabi, while others described being told to "go back" and subjected to racial slurs. The Australian Human Rights Commission acknowledged racism exists in the freight industry and urged a broader approach to address it. The revelations come as Australia faces a shortage of nearly 28,000 heavy vehicle drivers despite increasing reliance on migrant workers. (PC: AI Generated)
