Australia Muslims ‘face high level of racism’

A new survey has suggested that Muslims in Australia experience racism at three times the national average. Some 600 Muslims were surveyed in Sydney, with 57% of respondents saying that they had experienced racism. World events had “emboldened” people to discriminate against Muslims, the survey’s lead author said. However, 86% of the respondents believed that […]

A new survey has suggested that Muslims in Australia experience racism at three times the national average.
Some 600 Muslims were surveyed in Sydney, with 57% of respondents saying that they had experienced racism.
World events had “emboldened” people to discriminate against Muslims, the survey’s lead author said.
However, 86% of the respondents believed that relations between Australian Muslims and non-Muslims were friendly.
The survey was conducted by Western Sydney and Charles Sturt Universities, and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy.
Muslims make up about 2% of Australia’s population.