Concerns remain about deep-seated racism in Australia despite a ceasefire in Gaza easing tensions. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS

Hopes of ongoing peace in the Middle East are extending to Australia but the nation's deep-seated racism also needs to be tackled, the race discrimination commissioner says.

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Supporters of Palestine and Israel in Australia have cautiously welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza as the first step towards meaningful peace in the region.

Australian Human Rights Commission race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman hopes the news will lessen division closer

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