This report presents the findings of the Australian Multiculturalism Survey, conducted between June 2022 and July 2023. The survey, commissioned to assess the current state of multiculturalism in Australia, collected data from 501 respondents from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. It explores themes such as social cohesion, belonging, community participation, racism, and discrimination. Key findings reveal that 70% of respondents experienced racism, yet 75% did not report it. The report also highlights that while 84% consider Australia home, only 66% feel a strong sense of belonging. The findings underscore the challenges of multicultural representation, employment barriers, and trust in government services, while also emphasizing the strong contribution of CALD communities to Australian society.
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Table of Contents
- Australian Multiculturalism Survey Findings Report 1
- Key Findings 1
- 84 of respondents consider Australia to be their home and 66 feel a sense of belonging in Australia 1
- 70 have experienced racism or discrimination though 75 have never reported a racist experience 1
- 92 feel they contribute to Australian society 1
- 63 agree that Australia is a successful multicultural country 1
- Project Overview 1
- Project Overview 1
- Belonging 2
- Survey Findings 2
- Response to Do you consider Australia to 2
- Yes 2
- Unsure 2
- Response to I feel included in my 2
- Agree 2
- Disagree 2
- Unsure 2
- Response to I feel welcome in Australia 2
- Agree 2
- Disagree 2
- Unsure 2
- Racism and discrimination 3
- Participation and contribution 3
- 75 of respondents who have experienced racism said they did not report it n 465. 3
- Those who did report most commonly did so to Leadership at their workplace 9 3
- Their school or university 3 3
- Australian Human Rights Commission 3 3
- State anti-discrimination bodies 2 3
- Police 2 3
- Response to Australia is a place where I 3
- Agree 3
- Disagree 3
- Unsure 3
- Response to I have friends andor family who have experienced racism in Australia 3
- Agree 3
- Disagree 3
- Unsure 3
- Response to Do you do any volunteer 3
- Yes 3
- Unsure 3
- Response to I have experienced some racism in Australia because of my skin colour ethnic origin or religious belief 3
- Agree 3
- Disagree 3
- Unsure 3
- Respondent participation 4
- Response to There is enough 4
- Agree 4
- Disagree 4
- Unsure 4
- Response to I feel safe expressing my 4
- Response to I feel free to express my 4
- Response to I contribute towards the 4
- Australian society 4
- Respondent participation 4
- Respondent sentiment towards 5
- Multiculturalism and the nation 5
- Response to Do you feel represented by 5
- Australian federal politicians 5
- Yes 5
- Unsure 5
- Response to Do you feel represented by 5
- Yes 5
- Unsure 5
- Respondent degree of trust in 5
- Response to Australia is a successful 5
- Agree 5
- Disagree 5
- Unsure 5
- Respondent awareness 5
- Discussion and Conclusion 6
