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

Deep-seated racism within Australia must be tacked as hopes grow of ongoing peace in the Middle East, 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 to home.

"I hope with the c

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