Overview
- Drawing on responses from more than 76,000 students and staff nationwide, the Racism@Uni study found over 70% had experienced or witnessed racist behaviour.
- Jewish and Palestinian respondents reported the highest exposure at about 90%, with very high rates also recorded among First Nations, Chinese, Middle Eastern and North‑East Asian groups.
- Three in four international students reported indirect racism, and about one in five academics reported direct interpersonal racism.
- Only around six percent of those affected lodged formal complaints, underscoring low trust in university reporting and resolution processes.
- The report sets out 47 recommendations spanning a national anti‑racism framework, stronger complaints systems, more inclusive teaching and more diverse leadership, and Universities Australia and Education Minister Jason Clare signalled they will consider the proposals.