Indian Students Under Attack In Australia

The growing number of attacks on Indian students in Australia has become a big cause for concern. There are at least six alleged racial attacks on Indian Students in last few weeks in Australia, which once was considered as the safest destination for Indians. Even as Australia is getting ready to bring in 'hate laws' to deal with racial harassment and discrimination against minorities, the number of attacks suffered by Indian student community specially in Oz is on rise. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has apologised for the racial attacks and had promised strict action against the culprits.

Indian students in Australia make a massive contribution to the Australian economy. It is estimated that one lakh Indian students are studying in Australia. Most of them pay hefty fees for the courses. Assuming that each student spends around Rs 20 lakh for a two-year course, including tuition, travel, stay and food as a conservative estimate the total comes to Rs 20,000 crore.

Would you term Australian society as racist or is it too early to say?

Will the flow of Indian students to Australia get affected by recent incidents?

What is the solution to the resentment towards Indian students who can afford education abroad?