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Victorian Premier John Brumby joins Vindaloo against Violence campagin against racist Indian attacks



Amit Tuteja from Indian restaurant Desi Dhaba with Dinesh Nettur from the Police multicultural unit are both backing the 'Vindaloo against Violence' campaign. Picture: Chris Scott Source: Herald Sun

JOHN Brumby is among thousands eating curry today in a campaign against racist violence, as youths were linked to a "curry bashing" gang.

The Vindaloo Against Violence campaign is hotting up today as at least 16,000 people eat the hot and spicy favourite in a symbolic show of support for Indians in Australia.

The campaign is the brainchild of web designer Mia Northrop, who has generated a huge level of support on Facebook and Twitter.

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The campaign comes as suburban youths have been linked to a gang whose members allegedly attacked two Indians.

Vindaloo Against Violence Day declared at Qld Parliament
By Melinda Howells

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Ms Palaszczuk has told Parliament that MPs were challenged on ABC radio this morning to participate in "Vindaloo Against Violence" day. (ABC TV News - file image)


Queensland Members of Parliament have been challenged to take part in national "Vindaloo Against Violence" day, with a special menu on offer at the Parliamentary canteen.

The event is part of a community protest against racially motivated violence and racism.

Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk has told Parliament that MPs were challenged on ABC radio this morning to participate.

"Dishes will include Tandoori Chicken, Vegetable Pakora and of course Beef Vindaloo," she said.

"Spencer [Howson - ABC Brisbane's Breakfast show presenter] nominated Vaughan Johnson, the Member for Gregory, and I nominated the Deputy Premier Paul Lucas - so the challenge is on.

"Perhaps the chef can come up with an extra hot vindaloo to test their mettle, and Mr Speaker perhaps you can adjudicate."

Vindaloo vocation currying favour


Is the humble Indian curry the answer to stopping racial violence
They say food brings people together, and one Melbourne woman is working on just that as a way of denouncing racial violence in the city.



Mia Northrop has organised an event called Vindaloo Against Violence, which urges Melburnians to dine at their local Indian restaurant on February 24th as a way to show solidarity with the city's Indian community.

"The idea is simply for everyday people to come together to support their immigrant communities in a very Melbourne way: through great food," Ms Northrop writes on her website.

"Let’s signal to the Indian media and other international observers that everyday Australians do not accept racially motivated violence and racism."

The User Experience Consultant thought up the concept after returning home from living overseas.

'Horrifying' reports

She had seen the reports coming out of her home city and was 'horrified' at the idea of Australians being portrayed as racist thugs.

The 35-year old, who isn't of Indian heritage, set up the event shortly afterwards.