In Reply to: riots in sydney posted by zizou on Friday, 16. December 2005 at 11:13 Bali Time:
There are a minority of people who will single you out, because you look different, in any state of Australia. You don't have to be a different colour/culture for that to happen. You might be blind.
Sydney is a wonderful place and if your friend takes the same precautions he/she might take in any big city, including staying away from any known hotspots i.e. Cronulla beach, your friend should have a wonderful time.