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70% of students and staff at universities in Australia experience racism, according to a new report

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70% of students and staff at universities in Australia experience racism, according to a new report. Source: Getty / Getty Images

Rates of racism are higher among Indigenous, Chinese, African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern students and staff. Only six percent of those who experienced racism filed a complaint.


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By Biwa Kwan, Brianna Piazza

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Rates of racism are higher among Indigenous, Chinese, African, Jewish, and Middle Eastern students and staff. Only six percent of those who experienced racism filed a complaint.


Key Points

  • The first national report on racism in Australian universities said it is widespread and systemic.
  • About 76,000 students and staff from 42 universities took part in the study.
  • Federal Education Minister Jason Clare said the government is preparing its formal response to the report.

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