The Abbott Government is facing fierce and united opposition from influential ethnic groups over its proposed changes to racial discrimination laws, with one warning in a formal submission that the amendments will lead to race riots like those seen in Cronulla in 2005.

Exposure draft legislation of the changes was released by the Government five weeks ago and submissions are due to close today.

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