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Racial Discrimination Act - 1975

Quiz by Larissa Mullen

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  • Q1
    When was the Racial Discrimination Act passed?
    1990
    2000
    1975
    1960
    30s
  • Q2
    What section of the RDA makes it unlawful to 'offend, insult or humiliate' a person based on their skin color or cultural background?
    Section 16B
    Section 18C
    Section 20D
    Section 18A
    30s
  • Q3
    Which body tries to resolve complaints of racism before they go to court under the RDA?
    Racial Discrimination Court
    Federal Court of Australia
    Australian Human Rights Council
    Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC)
    30s
  • Q4
    What does Section 18D of the RDA exempt from restrictions regarding offensive conduct?
    Social media posts
    Political speeches
    Artistic works, academic and scientific debate, 'fair and accurate' reporting
    All public speech
    30s
  • Q5
    In 2014, what changes were proposed by Attorney-General George Brandis regarding the RDA?
    To repeal the Act
    To expand the Act
    To strengthen the Act
    To make changes to the Act
    30s
  • Q6
    What did Amnesty submit in 2014 regarding changes to the RDA?
    Supporting no changes
    Opposing all changes
    Supporting all changes
    Supporting some changes
    30s
  • Q7
    What 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 abuse
    Only protection from physical violence
    Strict protection from all abuse
    Unlimited freedom of expression
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main reason for the importance of the RDA according to Amnesty?
    Protecting only specific groups
    Promoting racial discrimination
    Protecting everyone from abuse and intimidation based on race or ethnicity
    Ignoring all abuses
    30s

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