Race-Based Discrimination In Australia
Many Australians experience racism on a regular basis:
About 20% of Australians have experienced race-hate talk around 11% have experienced race-based exclusion from social activities and/or their workplace
6% reported physical attacks based on their race and/or traditional dress.
The attitudes of racists and racism has a lasting impact on people’s lives.
They can seriously undermine people’s confidence and self-esteem and limit their opportunities in the workplace, in education, in where they live and in how they engage with their communities. Some research suggests a link between ethnic and race-based discrimination and poor mental health and wellbeing.
Race-based discrimination creates serious social and economic costs, it also has a
About 20% of Australians have experienced race-hate talk around 11% have experienced race-based exclusion from social activities and/or their workplace
6% reported physical attacks based on their race and/or traditional dress.
The attitudes of racists and racism has a lasting impact on people’s lives.
They can seriously undermine people’s confidence and self-esteem and limit their opportunities in the workplace, in education, in where they live and in how they engage with their communities. Some research suggests a link between ethnic and race-based discrimination and poor mental health and wellbeing.
Race-based discrimination creates serious social and economic costs, it also has a