The truth about coronavirus fines

Thousands of Australians have been fined by police under Covid-19 public health orders. New analysis shows that a disproportionate number of them have been issued in areas largely populated by Indigenous Australians and those from migrant backgrounds. Today, Osman Faruqi on policing and racial bias in a pandemic. Guest: 7am editor Osman Faruqi. Background reading: Compliance fines under the microscope in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.