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Landmark national plan seeks to end racism in Australia

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Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024).

Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner today launched the most comprehensive plan ever for eliminating racism in Australia. Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with dedicated funding from the Australian Government, the National Anti-Racism Framework provides a roadmap for governments, business and community organisations to address all forms of racism.  

Dismantling systemic racism - perspectives from First Nations peoples - Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2024

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More than 1500 people tuned into the 2024 lecture to learn about ‘Dismantling systemic racism – perspectives from First Nations peoples’.

Systemic racism, in law, policies and service delivery, has serious and ongoing consequences for First Nations peoples, including poor mental and physical health, economic disadvantage, over-incarceration and social exclusion.

CEO of First Nations Collective Marni Tuala delivered the lecture, sharing the findings of extensive consultations with First Nations peoples across Australia about their experiences of racism.

An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples

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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. 

The First Nations consultations unveiled a complex and pervasive landscape of challenges faced by First Nations communities. 

Anti-Asian Racism Resources

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.

Mapping government anti-racism programs and policies

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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.

National Anti-Racism Framework

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework.

A Study into the Prevalence and Impact of Racism in Australian Universities

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The Australian Human Rights Commission is undertaking a groundbreaking study into the prevalence, nature, and impact of racism at universities

Race Discrimination

Learn about racism, its impact, and how to combat it. Take action to build communities where people of all cultures and backgrounds feel safe, respected and included.

National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report

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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.