West Australians to talk about Racism
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission will be in Western Australia this week for public meetings about racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission will be in Western Australia this week for public meetings about racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
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The Australian Human Rights Commission invited submissions to inform the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework (the Framework).
The Framework will be a long-term, central reference point to guide actions on anti-racism and equality by government, NGOs, business, communities, and other sectors.
The Commission was very interested to hear from those with expertise and knowledge of anti-racism initiatives and in responding to racism at structural, institutional, and inter-personal levels, including:
The Commission released a Concept Paper, which details proposed principles, outcomes and strategies for the Framework. It also compiled a Submissions Guide, which provided more information on the Framework development process and shared findings from early stakeholder consultations.
Submissions closed 4 February 2022.
The Commission invited submissions in any language and in any format.
See also: Submissions Policy.
The policy team are contactable at antiracismsecretariat@humanrights.gov.au
Submissions will be used for the purposes of developing the National Anti-Racism Framework, for any subsequent reporting, and for the promotion and utilisation of any report. Please note that:
Further information about publication and privacy in relation to the submissions process can be found in the Commission’s Submissions Policy.
Information on reporting racism: The Reporting Racism Clearinghouse
Crisis support: Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14
Counselling services: Contact Beyond Blue on 1800 512 348
Information about making a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission: Contact the National information Service on 1300 656 419 or 02 9284 9888
Headspace/eheadspace: 1800 650 890
National Relay Service: 1300 555 727 (Speak and Listen) or internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au
NSW Mental Health Line (NSW only; with referral options to the Transcultural Mental Health Centre): 1800 011 511
Information about translators/interpreters: Contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450
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