Why is there racism in Australia?

Answer 1

Answer: In the 1970's, legislation was passed to make racial vilification illegal. This included any term that may describe somebody of a certain ethnic origin in a derisive manner. This has evolved to the point where people cannot be described, without the greatest care being taken, to avoid any reference to racial origin, racial appearance, skin colour, religion, etc.

This has now devolved to the point where any non-Anglo/Celtic descended person who is disappointed by the outcome of a job interview, etc, has only has to suggest the word "racism" and they are made instantly and overjoyously happy by a reversal of the decision.

Answer: Probably because there are many in Australia who'd rather ignore the persisting racial issues, and inevitably things grow to a point where it can no longer be ignored. Also, racists are not exclusive to any one country, so it's not surprising their ignorance and hatred would be spread throughout Australia as well as other countries of the world.

Answer 2

One point of view: The same reason there is racism all over the world; ignorance and intolerance. Many racists have a fear in them of the race or races they unjustifiably judge and hate. It may not be a fear that the race will harm them, but it can be a fear that the race will supersede them in whatever it may be.

Answer 3

During the past year, one in seven people living in Australia was a victim of racial discrimination (around 3 million people). This is an increase from one in ten the previous year.

One in five people living in Australia has been a victim of verbal racial abuseNearly half of all Australian residents from a culturally and linguistically diverse background have experienced racism at some time in their life. Three in every four Indigenous Australians regularly experience racism.

Answer 4

Racism is not allowed in Australia under the law. However there is not a country in the world where you wont find racism.