Australia's persistent problem with race: SBS Sinhala explainer on 30 Oct

Pedestrians cross a busy intersection in central Sydney on September 18, 2009. Source: AFP

It's been 48 years [[31 Oct 1975]] since the Racial Discrimination Act was introduced in an effort to make sure everyone in Australia was treated equally and given the same opportunities. Almost half a century later, people still report they're treated differently at school or in the workplace just because of the colour of their skin.Listen to this SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.

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