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Review launched into Neighbours racism claims © Getty Images Shareena Clanton has accused the Neighbours set of being a culturally unsafe space
The production company behind Australian TV soap Neighbours has ordered an independent review over allegations of racism on the show.
Two Aboriginal-Australian TV stars have alleged they witnessed racist incidents while working on set.
Shareena Clanton said it was traumatising to work in such a culturally unsafe space .
Announcing the inquiry, Fremantle Media, which produces the soap, said it did not tolerate discrimination. Fremantle is committed to providing an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect, and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying, Fremantle said.
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Australian soap opera Neighbours has found itself accused of racism on set after claims from actors Shareena Clanton and Meyne Wyatt
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Neighbours launch probe into allegations of racism on set
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April 8th, 2021 By David KnoxComments offFiled under: News,
Fremantle has announced an independent review of
Neighbours following statements made by Indigenous actors Shareena Clanton and Meyne Wyatt.
Chris Oliver-Taylor, CEO Fremantle Asia Pacific, said: “Fremantle is committed to providing an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect, and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying.
“We do not tolerate behaviour that does not align to our Anti-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Harassment & Bullying Policy and take all complaints very seriously, investigating all allegations fairly and thoroughly.
“We have asked Campfire X, creative leaders in Indigenous Cultural Protocols, to conduct an independent review of