According to “the Australian”, the Human Rights Commission found Mr Rann had no case to answer for claiming the state of FYROM was stealing Greek history and culture, an accusation the Premier made in a speech at a Greek festival in Adelaide last year.
In his speech, Mr Rann also accused FYROM President Gjorge Ivanov of “stirring up trouble in a most dangerous way” with Greece.
The comments sparked a complaint to the HRC by South Australia’s FYROM community but Judge Catherine Branson ruled it to be “lacking in substance”.
Mr Rann said he abhorred racism and his criticisms were directed at the policies of the Ivanov government and not the people.
“I stand on my record of racial and ethnic tolerance. I will not be intimidated by anyone from speaking forthrightly on behalf of historical truth,” Mr Rann said.
Mr. Rann has been supporting in any possible way, the Greek views on the issues of Macedonia and Cyprus, causing the uproar of Australian citizens coming from Turkey and FYROM. Mr. Rann renewed his commitment to his voters of Greek-descent that he will continue to support their cause.
Mr. Rann had stated in the past that “Macedonia is as Greek as the Acropolis”
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