The Australian Human Rights Commission has officially closed the Racism@Uni Survey, marking a significant milestone in the first national study examining the nature, prevalence, and impact of racism across Australian universities.

We are proud to have participated in this landmark initiative, which received an outstanding 76,000 responses from staff and students across 42 universities. Flinders University contributed meaningfully to this effort, with a response rate of 4.5%, placing us 22nd among participating institutions.

The Commission has expressed sincere thanks for the hard work, flexibility, and coordination shown by Flinders staff in supporting the survey rollout. Our university community’s engagement reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all.

 

What’s Next?

The Commission will deliver a comprehensive report to the Australian Government in December 2025, outlining key findings and recommendations for both government and the university sector. The report is expected to be publicly released in the new year, and will help shape future strategies to address racism and promote equity in higher education.

 

Further information/reporting and support

At Flinders we condemn and actively stand against any acts of racism and vilification at all our locations and in all of our activities and engagements.  If you experience or witness racism, vilification, or victimisation at Flinders, support is available. You can speak to someone confidentially, access guidance on your options, and decide how you wish to proceed. Talking to someone does not automatically trigger a formal complaint—you remain in control.

 

Further information is available on the Flinders University Anti-Racism webpage