Calls to remove Aust monuments over links to Indigenous oppression

Calls have been made to tear down statues and monuments in Australia that denote figures considered to be linked to Indigenous oppression. Statues of Captain Cook and John Batman are at the heart of debate following Black Lives Matter protests held across the country to highlight racism and police brutality. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday groups calling for monuments to be removed were hijacking public support for Indigenous Australians. Image: News Corp Australia