Man claims New South Wales Liberals rejected him as an election candidate on racial grounds
On March 2, Mr Yin was advised that his nomination had been rejected, with no reason provided."I was told by many persons close to the respondents that my candidature was rejected because I have been accused, variously, of being a 'Chinese spy' and/or a candidate of Chinese heritage was not to the benefit of the party in Strathfield," Mr Yin alleges in his complaint to the HRC."I could feel they were trying to match me with what they thought," he told the ABC.
Mr Yin has served his complaint to five respondents involved in his vetting interview — Mr Perrottet, minister for multiculturalism Mark Coure , the state director of the Liberals Christopher Stone, party affairs manager Wilson Chessell and party president Maria Kovacic. Greater Sydney Chinese Business Forum president Daniel Lin told the ABC Mr Yin's treatment by the Liberal Party would have "strong repercussions in the Chinese community and business circles".
Mr Baladi is of Sudanese descent and grew up in Strathfield. He most recently worked as a director for the Country Liberal Party in the Northern Territory.
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