Racism in Sydney?

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Member since 04 May 2015

mizzkhushiMember27 May 2015 10:05:13

Hi there,

Perhaps this is an awkward question to ask but I want to move to Sydney in Jan 2016 and I have heard of some horror stories about the racism in the country. Stories like people using offensive language and people that can't get jobs because they have a specific 'surname' and belong to a certain 'race'.

How true is this?

BxB27 Member

Member since 15 January 2013

BxB27Member08 June 2015 07:56:54

It is no different to many other countries.
I am white, French, and have twice in 5 years been involved in xenophobic rants.
But the very large majority of people are nice.

ozpinoy Member

Member since 05 July 2015

ozpinoyMember05 July 2015 10:12:52

@mizzkhushi — racism is everywhere sorry to tell you this. Every country will have one. As far as employment is concerned, we do have I think it's fair work practices.....anyway..point is.. you are employed based on your merits not your background (supposed to be that way .. but you know.... we are humans..)

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