Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable

opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought
or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the
power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others.

Racism adapts and changes over time, and can impact different communities in different ways, with
racism towards different groups intensifying in different historical moments. An example of this is the
spike in racism towards Asian and Asian-Australian people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Racism includes all the laws, policies, ideologies and barriers that prevent people from experiencing
justice, dignity, and equity because of their racial identity. It can come in the form of harassment,
abuse or humiliation, violence or intimidating behaviour. However, racism also exists in systems and
institutions that operate in ways that lead to inequity and injustice.

Racism is discrimination and prejudice against people based on their race or ethnicity.

A riot is a public disturbance where three or more people behave in a violent and uncontrolled
manner. A riot usually has the following characteristics:

made in furtherance of an express common purpose;

through the use or threat of violence, disorder, or terror to the public; and
resulting in a disturbance of the peace.

A riot is when a group of three or more people act in a violent and uncontrolled way in public. They
usually have a common purpose and use violence or threats to scare people. This causes a
disturbance and breaks the peace. It is against the law to start a riot or take part in one. Riots can
happen during protests or fights, and even in prisons.

A group of people protesting against a government policy turns violent and starts breaking windows
and setting cars on fire.

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