The Racial Hatred Act: Case study 2

Introduction:

• perpetuating myths and stereotypes in the media

Media report:

• 'The Colour of Money', Damien Murphy, The Bulletin, October 95

Comment:

• Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group, Gail Wallace, on the media's role
  in bridging the cultural gap
• Executive Director, Strategy & Review Branch, NSW Police, Neil Bridge, on the reality of policing in Redfern
• ABC TV Indigenous Programs Unit producer/presenter, Michelle
  Tuahine, on the media's stereotyping of Indigenous Australians
• 'Black is not a Colour',
  Letter to the Editor from HREOC's Zita Antonios and Mick Dodson, The Bulletin,
  31 Oct 95

Please note that none of the reports in the case studies have been the
subject of complaints or queries under the Racial Hatred Act.

Neil Bridge, Executive
Director, Strategy & Review Branch, NSW Police Service, comments on
the reality of policing in Redfern:

Statistics held by the Service rank Redfern fourth out of the five inner city patrols, in relation to a selection of incidents including Steal from Person, Assault, Motor Vehicle Theft, etc. The local police endeavour to enforce the law uniformly throughout Redfern including Eveleigh Street. It should be noted that despite continuing negative press, Eveleigh Street is no different to many other areas of Sydney.

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