Australia's persistent problem with race: SBS Sinhala explainer on 30 Oct

It's been 48 years [[31 Oct 1975]] since the Racial Discrimination Act was introduced in an effort to make sure everyone in Australia was treated equally and given the same opportunities. Almost half a century later, people still report they're treated differently at school or in the workplace just because of the colour of their skin.Listen to this SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.

Pedestrians cross a busy intersection in central Sydney on September 18, 2009. Source: AFP