An inquiry into racism targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has published more than 430 submissions detailing pervasive, everyday discrimination and a surge in organised online hate. Indigenous advocates describe systemic barriers, constant digital abuse, and government inaction, calling for national accountability frameworks, education reform, and stronger platform regulation to address a crisis now linked to violent extremism.
The inquiry into racism, hate, and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has received over 430 submissions, painting a stark picture of systemic and pervasive discrimination across Australia.
Submissions from First Nations individuals, organisations, advocates, and celebrities reveal that racism remains deeply embedded in everyday life, often treated as routine or ignored. The surge in public submissions follows renewed debate over online racism after a controversial comedian's sketch mocked Indigenous identity. Shelley Ware, an educator and media professional, described her experiences with direct, subtle, and systemic racism, emphasising that it now thrives in systems, silence, humour, and everyday decisions that determine belonging.
She highlighted the constant nature of online racism, calling for a national anti-racism framework, greater accountability in sports, education to challenge identity-based prejudice, and stronger regulation of digital platforms. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance (NATSIWA) underscored that racism shapes every aspect of life for Indigenous women-from public spaces to workplaces-and criticised government responses as fragmented and inadequate. They urged structural reform and sustained investment in Indigenous-led solutions.
Reconciliation Australia Co-Chair Kirstie Parker stressed the importance of acting on the inquiry's findings, while Palawa Elder Rodney Dillon, writing for Amnesty International Australia, warned that racism is now more openly expressed, organised, and linked to violent extremism-formally recognised as terrorism by Australian authorities. Submissions collectively demand urgent, coordinated action to dismantle institutional racism and protect First Nations peoples from escalating online and real-world harm
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