Murdoch University and its National Anti-Racism Symposium partners have committed to creating a racism-free multicultural Australia and finding preventative strategies that work.

On March 19 - 20, anti-racism activists and experts from around the world will converge on Perth to reveal the latest in the fight against racism and offer urgent solutions.

The National Symposium, Racism Revisited: Anti-racism Leadership and Practice, will hear from President Obama adviser Professor Sylvester Gates, UK anti-racism activist Viv Ahmun and AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou among many others.

The event is being run by Murdoch in partnership with the Ethnic Communities Council of WA, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia and Federation of African Communities' Council.

Murdoch University Vice Chancellor Professor John Yovich said the symposium will raise awareness of racist attitudes in Australia and highlight their negative impact.

“This crucial national summit will address one of the toughest issues we face this century - universal access to social justice - and recognise the valuable contributions other cultures are making to Australian and international societies.”

Professor Yovich said anti-racism is a significant core value at Murdoch, one of the most inclusive and diverse universities in the country.

To view the full program, visit: www.rralp2010.com.au

Symposium Twitter posts can be followed using #MurdochAntiRacism.