This report, commissioned by the Australian Human Rights Commission, presents the findings from national consultations with multicultural communities across Australia. The consultations aimed to explore experiences of racism, particularly focusing on how it is experienced in everyday life, institutions, and systemic contexts. The report outlines an anti-racism framework grounded in the lived experiences of participants and offers practical recommendations for addressing racism at both societal and institutional levels. Key themes include the intersectionality of discrimination, the need for trauma-informed approaches, and actionable steps to tackle racism in education, workplaces, healthcare, and media. The report also emphasizes the importance of anti-racism education, policy reform, and the role of government in leading these efforts.
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- Australia
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgment of Country 2
- Acknowledgements 3
- Key Terms and Definitions 4
- Executive Summary 5
- Introduction 6
- Australian Human Rights Commission 6
- The Community Consultation Process 8
- Approach to Data Analysis 8
- Key Findings from Consultations 9
- Racism inequitable opportunities and outcomes discriminate against oppress limit the rights 9
- Australian Human Rights Commission 9
- How Racism is Experienced 10
- Anti-racism 13
- Australian Human Rights Commission 13
- Key Findings from the Survey 15
- Conclusion and Recommendations 16
- References 17
- Attachment A The Community Consultation Process 18
- Attachment B. Demographic Data from Survey 19
