Rise in racial attacks hurts Australian economy - 26 Jul 09

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In Australia foreign students bring in more than US$12 billion annually.

It is an industry that thrives on the image of Australia being a safe place to study.

However, a recent series of attacks on Indian students has tarnished Australia's reputation for encouraging and tolerating ethnic diversity.

Al Jazeera's Laura Kyle reports from the city of Melbourne.