A major survey of Australian-born and immigrant Australians into social cohesion

A major survey of Australian-born and immigrant Australians into social cohesion has found mostly positive views towards migrants and widely shared values. But the report also found that members of Muslim and African communities are reporting high levels of discrimination. The major survey of 10,000 Australian born and immigrant Australians, called Australians Today has found most surveyed think Australia is a good place to live and have a strong sense of belonging. But the report into social cohesion shows there are high levels of discrimination against African and Muslim communities. Over half of Muslim Australian respondents born in Australia reported relatively high levels of discrimination over the past 12 months. President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Keysar Trad says he's not surprised by the findings, and hopes policy makers will take the survey seriously.

Woman checking phone in Brisbane Source: AAP