National Anti-Racism Framework
The National Anti-Racism Framework is a roadmap to help government, business and civil society unite to address racism in all its forms. The Framework includes research and insights from consultations with First Nations and multicultural communities across Australia.
It sets out guiding principles and recommendations for action for all levels of government and priority sectors.
Recommendations and findings
The recommendations will be available when the Framework is released on 26 November 2024. The Framework will also describe the findings of the research and consultations since December 2022.
Background
In March 2021, the Commission called for a National Anti-Racism Framework and released a Concept Paper outlining guiding principles, outcomes, and strategies.
The Commission then undertook consultations with peak and community organisations, service providers, government departments and agencies, experts, and community members. 100 consultations were undertaken with approximately 300 organisations. The Commission partnered with community peaks and organisations as well as government departments to conduct 10 community consultations across the nation. The Commission also called for public submissions between October 2021 and February 2022 and received 164 submissions.
Shift from Interpersonal Racism to Systemic Racism
The findings from this initial scoping process were shared in the National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report in December 2022. The Scoping Report indicated strong support from participants across the board for a Framework as an overarching and coherent approach to anti-racism. Across the board, participants affirmed that First Nations self-determination, sovereignty and truth-telling should be central to the Framework. The following themes and sectors were also identified as areas of focus:
- Data collection
- Education and Public Awareness
- Cultural Safety
- Legal protections and Justice
- Health
- Media
Related reading
The following reports have contributed to the National Anti-Racism Framework:
- Mapping government programs and policies relevant to anti-racism
- Race Reporting Handbook
- An Anti-Racism Framework: The Perspectives of Multicultural Australia
- Anti-Asian Racism Research Project
- An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples
Acknowledgments
The Commission recognises the ongoing strength and leadership of Australia’s First Peoples in leading anti-racism efforts since colonisation.
The Commission acknowledges the vast emotional and intellectual labour of the community, particularly those with lived experiences of racism, who shared their vision for a National Anti-Racism Framework that takes a transformative approach to addressing racism in Australia.
Mapping government programs and policies relevant to anti-racism
This report enhances the Commission’s understanding of how Australia's national, state, territory and local governments engage in anti-racism work. It describes the nature and scope of their policies and programs over the past five years.
Race Reporting Handbook
The handbook contains principles and checklists for anti-racist journalistic and editorial practices, including recruitment for greater diversity in media workplaces and inclusive storytelling.
An Anti-Racism Framework: The Perspectives of Multicultural Australia
This report presents the findings and recommendations that followed consultations with more than 1200 people with lived experience of racism from across Australia, enhancing the Commission’s understanding of the prevalence and impact of racism in the country.
Anti-Asian Racism Research Project
Explore the Commission's anti-racism resources addressing settler colonialism, systemic racism, and anti-Asian racism in Australia, featuring expert insights and community-led solutions.
National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report
In March 2021, the Commission released a proposal for a National Anti-Racism Framework in response to enduring community calls for national action after heightened experiences of racism and racial inequality in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples
This report serves as a foundational document for the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework.
Drawing from extensive consultations with over 496 contributors from city, remote and rural backgrounds. These voices not only highlight the urgent need for action, but also serve as a clarion call for systemic solutions to eradicate racism.