Racist stickers depicting a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street have appeared on Indian food products in Australian supermarkets, prompting concerns over the targeting of Indian businesses.
The stickers reportedly depict a man of Indian appearance defecating on a street, alongside the message, "Is this your culture? We don't like it!"
They also claim that "32% of Australia's population is foreign born", name India as being "at the top of that list" and demand, “Remigration now!”
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Federal MP David Repacholi condemned racist stickers found around Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Region, warning against attempts to spread hatred and division in the local community.
Anti-immigration stickers and messaging
Videos shared online by anti-immigration activist Bec Freedom show stickers being placed on products such as bags of mung dal and on signage in supermarket aisles labelled “Indian pantry”. The stickers feature a QR code directing people to the Fight for Australia campaign, according to The Indian Sun.
In a post published this week, Freedom praised supporters for their “cheeky sticker placements” and urged others to “get out there and get active”. She also shared printable sticker templates designed for home label printers, later telling followers they could print the stickers themselves or request copies by post.
{{/usCountry}}In a post published this week, Freedom praised supporters for their “cheeky sticker placements” and urged others to “get out there and get active”. She also shared printable sticker templates designed for home label printers, later telling followers they could print the stickers themselves or request copies by post.
{{/usCountry}}The stickers link Indian food products and supermarket signage with anti-immigration messaging.
The term “remigration” is widely associated with calls for the mass deportation or forced removal of migrants and ethnic minorities from Western countries.
Reports emerge from Brisbane supermarkets
Similar incidents have also been flagged in Brisbane, where activists have reported finding the stickers on Indian grocery products in local supermarkets, The Indian Sun reported.
The sticker campaign comes ahead of nationwide “March for Australia” demonstrations, with organisers advertising rallies in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide.
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MP condemns racist stickers in NSW
Separately, federal MP David Repacholi has condemned racist stickers found around Cessnock in New South Wales’ Hunter Region, warning that attempts to spread hatred and division would not be accepted in the local community.
In a social media post, Repacholi described the stickers as “disgusting racist” material and urged residents to report their locations so they could be removed.
“Enough of this racist bullshit,” he wrote.