Racial Discrimination Act - 1975
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- Q1When was the Racial Discrimination Act passed?199020001975196030s
- Q2What section of the RDA makes it unlawful to 'offend, insult or humiliate' a person based on their skin color or cultural background?Section 16BSection 18CSection 20DSection 18A30s
- Q3Which body tries to resolve complaints of racism before they go to court under the RDA?Racial Discrimination CourtFederal Court of AustraliaAustralian Human Rights CouncilAustralian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)30s
- Q4What does Section 18D of the RDA exempt from restrictions regarding offensive conduct?Social media postsPolitical speechesArtistic works, academic and scientific debate, 'fair and accurate' reportingAll public speech30s
- Q5In 2014, what changes were proposed by Attorney-General George Brandis regarding the RDA?To repeal the ActTo expand the ActTo strengthen the ActTo make changes to the Act30s
- Q6What did Amnesty submit in 2014 regarding changes to the RDA?Supporting no changesOpposing all changesSupporting all changesSupporting some changes30s
- Q7What balance does the RDA aim to maintain between freedom of expression and protection from racist abuse?Our right to freedom of expression with our right to be protected from racist abuseOnly protection from physical violenceStrict protection from all abuseUnlimited freedom of expression30s
- Q8What is the main reason for the importance of the RDA according to Amnesty?Protecting only specific groupsPromoting racial discriminationProtecting everyone from abuse and intimidation based on race or ethnicityIgnoring all abuses30s