Are we a Racist Nation

Who is the author and what is his job title?
Graeme Innes, race discrimination commissioner

Who does he work for and what is supposed to do in this job?
Australian Government. The Race Discrimination Commissioner's role is established under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Part of his/her role is to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Act. The Commissioner also prepares guidelines for the avoidance of breach of the Act. Complaints about racial discrimination should be directed to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (refer to separate record).

What does the author say is often the beginning of a racist comment? Have you every heard anyone use this line to say something racist? If so, what did they say?
''I'm not racist, but . . .'' no

What percent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas parent?
50 per cent of Australians are born overseas or have an overseas-born parent

What is a 'monoculture'?
one culture

What are some welcome benefits of online technology?
social communication, work etc.

What are some unwelcome results of online social media?
cyber bullying and hacking

What makes racism online so dangerous?
you can do it on anonymous and can lead to suicide

What will help stop racism online?
sensors, so if you say something racist you get booting or in trouble

What does the author suggest we need to do to stop racism?
"We need to act together, without delay, to eradicate racism and racial inequality in all of its forms - to find a solution. This is a real zero-tolerance approach, not a ''zero-acknowledgment'' approach."