Indigenous players allegedly abused at Hawthorn should receive compensation and public apology, review recommends

Internal cultural review published by News Corp Australia states allegations of abuse, racial vilification and bullying' could amount to human rights violations

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The Hawthorn football club has been advised to provide monetary compensation and issue a public apology to First Nations players and families impacted by alleged bullying and intimidation" at the AFL club.

The call for a restitution package" is one of seven recommendations in an internally commissioned report published by the Herald Sun on Wednesday.

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