There's Nothing Casual About Racism
Introducing our new anti-racism campaign
Many of you told us that racism is so common that it feels ‘casual’. That’s why we’ve updated our national anti-racism campaign — to tackle this issue head on: There’s nothing casual about racism.
We need to take collective action to tackle racism wherever it occurs, from the smallest interactions to where it continues in our laws, policies and systems. As our campaign continues to develop and unfold it will:
- Amplify expertise, in particular from First Nations and other communities experiencing racism
- Create information, tools and resources for our supporters and the broader public to combat racism
- Motivate and support the public to take action against racism
More about the campaign
What’s new?
Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces
Why anti-racism needs to be part of economic reform in Australia
In an opinion piece published on The Mandarin, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman argues that Australia’s reform agenda must include a commitment to addressing workplace racism.
Launch of the National Anti-Racism Framework
Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman launched the National Anti-Racism Framework on 26 November at Parramatta Townhall.
Support services
Experiencing racism can be distressing and traumatic. If you have experienced racism, you may want to seek support. Support may come from family, friends or people within your community. However, formal support services are also available.
Take action
Featured resources
National Anti-Racism Framework
A roadmap for governments, businesses and community organisations to address all forms of racism in Australia.
An anti-racism framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples
Voices of First Nations Peoples report by Australian Human Rights Commission
An anti-racism framework: Experiences and perspectives of multicultural Australia
An Anti-Racism Framework by Australian Human Rights Commission
Myths and misconceptions about racism: Fact sheets
A suite of factsheets, based on the original guide, breaking down the most persistent myths and misconceptions about racism.
Key racism terms
These terms can help us to engage in meaningful conversations about racism.
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