MP warns 'Prosh' off racist content

Yixian Chan, Angela Anson and Sookting Lee enjoy Prosh day. Source: PerthNow

THE annual university publication that raises money for charity but often blurs the boundaries of racism and offense has been warned to tone down its content.

Opposition Aboriginal Affairs spokesman Ben Wyatt said the UWA Guild and editors of 'Prosh' magazine must reflect on whether racist and deeply offensive content in this year's publication does anything to advance reconciliation in WA.

"As a former UWA student, I am a strong supporter of Prosh and the fantastic work the UWA Guild has done in raising money for Western Australian charity organisations," he said.

"Prosh has built its reputation on witty, sophisticated content. However this year's edition crossed the line from humour to tacky, blatant racism and has only served to humiliate some of our most vulnerable people.

Mr Wyatt, who says he had some involvement with the publication during his time at UWA, said it was extremely disappointing that students from one of WA's most prestigious institutions had resorted to crass content.

"It's done nothing to advance reconciliation in this State or advance the interests of its Aboriginal people," Mr Wyatt said.

"Furthermore, I have no doubt the charities affiliated with Prosh would be horrified that the Guild could approve this material.

"UWA students are some of the brightest in the nation - surely they are capable of coming up with more sophisticated means of gaining support for their affiliated charities.

"Those involved in this year's Prosh should take a moment to consider the impact content like this can have on Aboriginal Western Australians and decide for themselves if there are ways to use their talent in a more constructive, inclusive manner that will benefit all Western Australians."

Prosh, short for 'procession', sees UWA students take to the streets in fancy dress, selling copies to unsuspecting victims.

A total of 130,000 copies are produced, with all proceeds raised going to the chosen beneficiaries. Last year Prosh cracked the $140,000 mark.

UWA has been sought for comment.

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