Woolworths is investigating claims by a shopper that she was racially profiled at a central Queensland store amid growing concerns among the Indigenous community that members are being targeted as local anti-crime sentiment increases.
Marilyn, a First Nations woman who asked that her surname not be published, spoke to Guardian Australia after being approached by a staff member at the self-checkout of the store, alleging she had placed chocolates in her pocket and asking if she had paid for them.
