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There is a long history of racist and predatory advertising in Australia. This is why targeted ads could be a problem

  • Written by: Bronwyn Carlson, Professor, Indigenous Studies and Director of The Centre for Global Indigenous Futures, Macquarie University
There is a long history of racist and predatory advertising in Australia. This is why targeted ads could be a problemThe Australian Ad Observatory will investigate how targeted advertising online is affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.GettyImages

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains racist images and advertising slogans.


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