An Australian Human Rights Commission survey has found damning evidence of discrimination against Muslims in Australia. 

The Commission’s Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims project found that almost 80% of those surveyed had experienced some form of unfavourable treatment due to their religion, race or ethnicity. 

Further, 23% said that they felt unable to speak up when they or someone they knew experienced discrimination. 

The Commission said that the study highlighted the importance of anti-racism and anti-discrimination strategies to deliver “systemic change for the future”. 

“The report highlights community-identified solutions to the challenges raised in connection to each of its themes,” the Commission said. 

Despite these negative findings, the report indicated that 63% of those surveyed found that Australia was generally a “welcoming society”. Further, 74% identified with being “Australian”. 

The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association continues to campaign against racism in Australian society. To find out more about their “Racism: it stops with me” campaign, visit their website.