Race Relations

Top cop defends actions in email crisis

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +1100

The head of Victoria's police force has denied union claims that he'd abused his power and was "heavy handed" in moving to sack officers involved in an email scandal.

Government to tackle online racism

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:04:11 +1100

With Australia coming under fire for not taking appropriate action against racism, the government says it may strengthen its laws on tackling the issue online, by giving authorities more power to act against offenders.

SBS investigates racism in Australia

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:45:37 +1100

Following the recent attacks on Indian students in Victoria, SBS investigates whether or not racism is a growing trend in Australia.

Insight explores student attacks

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:02:36 +1100

Shortly after news of attacks on Indian students in Victoria became widespread, Insight investigated whether these attacks were racially motivated.

In their own words: attacks on Indians

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:56:09 +1100

The news of attacks against Indian nationals has strained relations between Canberra and New Delhi, and sparked furious debate in the media.

Police officers face sack over racist emails

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +1100

A series of offensive emails shared among Victoria Police officers are too shocking to ever be released publicly, the state's police chief says.

NSW suburb at the heart of race debate

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1100

In 2009, the western Sydney suburb of Harris Park erupted in protests against perceived racial violence. SBS reports on whether racism is a problem in the suburb.

Bollywood stars promote harmony

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:31 +1100

Superstars of Indian cinema have arrived in Australia for a film festival, declaring they don't believe racist violence is a major problem in the country.

Many private colleges just 'visa factories'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:27 +1100

About a fifth of private colleges aim to give international students a visa, not an education, the author of a new report into the $17 billion sector says.

Call for reform of education sector

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:20:44 +1100

A report into the tertiary education sector compiled by a former MP has advocated a number of reforms to protect foreign students living in Australia.

Smith tells Indian PM students are safe

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:40:28 +1100

Foreign Minister Stephen Smith has told the Indian prime minister that Australia takes the safety of Indian students very seriously.

Fraser weighs in on Indian race debate

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:46:03 +1100

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser says attacks on Indian students in Australia are not a result of racism.

Warnie bowls Indian community over

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:33:04 +1100

Spin bowler Shane Warne mobbed by members of the Indian community at an informal chat about the violence against Indian students in Melbourne.

We'll have naan of that: foodies for peace

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:22:51 +1100

Politicians, police and thousands of ordinary Australians sat down at Indian restaurants across the nation Wednesday for "Vindaloo Against Violence", a mass dining protest against racial attacks

Government funds Indian journalists' visit

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:01:03 +1100

The federal government will spend $250,000 to bring Indian journalists to Australia in a bid to clear up a diplomatic row over attacks on Indians.

Indian media mixed on news of attacks

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:02:08 +1100

There has been mixed reaction from the Indian media in regards to how the issue of attacks on Indian students should be reported, writes SBS's Shalailah Medhora.

Indian enrolments 'drop dramatically'

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:39:01 +1100

There has been a 75 per cent drop in the number of university enrolments by Indian students in the last year, but the head of an industry body says he's confident the market will rebound.

Foreign students concerned over attacks

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:43:48 +1100

As universities gear up for the new academic year, batches of international students have began arriving in Australia, many with concerns for their own safety.

Foreign students get warm welcome

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:54:39 +1100

A group of volunteers from Sydney University's student union are helping worried arrivals when they arrive on Australian soil by running a Welcome Desk at the city's airport.

Melbourne safe, say international students

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:48:35 +1100

Most international students in Melbourne believe the city is a safe place to live, despite recent fears over racist attacks, a survey has found.