Rise in racial attacks hurts Australian economy - 26 Jul 09
- 12 years ago
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.
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.