Question: If I've been witness to racism or other violent activities against people of other race what should I do?

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Racism has no place in Australia
section_headers: Racism has no place in Australia
Counselling and Mental Health Wellbeing
section_content: If you witness or experience racial discrimination, harassment or hatred,
don’t put up with it; report it.
A new 24/7 support service specifically designed to help people through the
COVID-19 pandemic is available free of charge to all Australians.
The support service can be accessed through the website
https://coronavirus.beyondblue.org.au/
For personal crisis and mental health support services you can contact Beyond
Blue on 1800 512 348 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any time.
Kids Helpline is a free service for young people aged 5 to 25. Kids, teens and
young adults can call 1800 551 800 at any time.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Provides several points of contact for reporting racism. Fully answers question.
This answer provides brief information on what to do when a person witness or experience racial discrimination or other violent acts. However, it does not provide information on where to report it and instead provides information on where to find support services for mental health.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Could be Improved

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Racism has no place in Australia
section_headers: Racism has no place in Australia
Racial hatred and the Australian Human Rights Commission
section_content: If you witness or experience racial discrimination, harassment or hatred,
don’t put up with it; report it.
In Australia it is against the law to do something in public based on the
race, colour, national or ethnic origin of a person or group of people which
is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate.
Examples of racial hatred may include:

racially offensive material on the internet, including eforums, blogs, social networking sites and video sharing sites
racially offensive comments or images in a newspaper, magazine or other publication such as a leaflet or flyer
racially offensive speeches at a public rally
racially abusive comments in a public place, such as a shop, workplace, park, on public transport or at school
racially abusive comments at sporting events by players, spectators, coaches or officials.

The law aims to strike a balance between the right to communicate freely
(‘freedom of speech’) and the right to live free from racial hatred. In some
circumstances actions may not be against the law if they are “done reasonably
and in good faith”.
If you experience racial hatred you can make a complaint to the Australian
Human Rights Commission. The complaint process is simple, free and flexible.
To lodge a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, visit
www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Provides guidance and contact information for reporting racism.
This is a direct answer to the question. This answer provides information and examples on racial hatred or discrimination and what to do if a person had witnessed racial discrimination or violent activities against people of other race.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent

Answer passage (source: Australia):
page_title: Racism has no place in Australia
section_headers: Racism has no place in Australia
National Information Service
section_content: If you witness or experience racial discrimination, harassment or hatred,
don’t put up with it; report it.
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Information Service (NIS)
provides information and referrals for individuals, organisations and
employers about a range of human rights and discrimination issues. This
service is free and confidential.
The NIS can:

give you information about your rights and responsibilities under federal human rights and anti-discrimination law
discuss whether you may be able to make a complaint to the Commission or how the law might apply to your situation
give you information about how to make a complaint, respond to a complaint or deal with specific discrimination issues
refer you to another organisation that may be able to help you

Please note that the NIS is unable to provide legal advice.
You can contact the NIS by:

Phone: 1300 656 419 or 02 9284 9888
Email: infoservice@humanrights.gov.au
Fax: 02 9284 9611
National Relay Service: 1300 555 727 (Speak and Listen) or internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Provides advice and points of contact for reporting racial discrimination.
This is a direct answer to the question. This provides information on what to do if a person witness a racism or violent acts against other people and where to report it.

Reviewer ratings:
Excellent
Excellent