What have we learned in the 20 years since the Cronulla riots?

Twenty years ago, thousands descended on the Sydney beachside suburb of Cronulla for what became a violent rally against Middle Eastern immigration. Today, Cronulla locals and some Australians of Middle Eastern descent say attitudes are changing. But others are concerned about new, more organised anti-immigration movements.

Police officers hold a man after he made a disturbance at Cronulla beach in Sydney on Sunday, Dec 11, 2005 Source: AAP / PAUL MILLER/AAPIMAGE

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What have we learned in the 20 years since the Cronulla riots?

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