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These statistics reveal that overt racism in the form of disrespect of culture and hurtful comments
and actions are the most prevalent forms of racism, impacting a significant majority of
respondents. This underscores the urgent necessity for systemic changes to combat these deeply
entrenched issues.
3.2 Findings by Region
Table 6: Participant locations by region
Region
Locations
Metropolitan
Adelaide (South Australia)
Brisbane (Queensland)
Canberra (Australian Capital Territory)
Darwin (Northern Territory)
Hobart (Tasmania)
Melbourne (Victoria)
Perth (Western Australia)
Sydney (New South Wales)
Rural
Bowraville (New South Wales)
Burnie (Tasmania)
Gippsland (Victoria)
Kalgoorlie (Western Australia)
Kempsey (New South Wales)
Launceston (Tasmania)
Townsville (Queensland)
Wauchope (New South Wales)
Remote
Alice Springs (Northern Territory)
APY Lands (South Australia)
Brewarrina (New South Wales)
Broome (Western Australia)
Ceduna (South Australia)
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