Today - the shameful way we treat our First Nations children. There is no evidence to support wasting public money on jailing these kids with special needs. We can do much better. ⁦Change the Record⁩ ⁦Justice Reform Initiative⁩ ⁦Australian Human Rights Commission⁩ smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Anti-racism is about more than just being ‘not racist’. It means stepping up and taking a stand against racism, today and everyday. The NRL is committed to anti-racism and supports the 'Racism. It Stops With Me' campaign. For more: itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au Australian Human Rights Commission

I’m excited to be speaking at #FECCA2022 on centring community at the heart of anti-racism. I hope to see you there. #FECCA2022 is the premier conference on multiculturalism, diversity & inclusion, and migration. See more at: fecca2022.org.au

I congratulated Courage to Care on their important work in creating learning and teaching on anti-racism at their 30th Anniversary Celebration Event. It is always encouraging to see organisations committed to empowering ordinary people to combat racism. linkedin.com/posts/courage-…

First Nations people are routinely subject to police surveillance and are far more likely to be placed in custody for trivial offences. Police disproportionately target other communities, too. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe

It's time that all Australians committed to action on racism. No matter how challenging the conversation, we need to talk about racism and the causes of inequality. Ask yourself the hard questions at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe

Racism. It Stops With Me campaign ambassador Tasneem Chopra OAM and Chin Tan share important insights on the responsibility of Australians who don’t experience racism to push for change #itstopswithme Racism.ItStopsWithMe Learn more: itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au

We need to talk to children – early and often – about the role of race and racism in society. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe Racism.ItStopsWithMe

We need to acknowledge the impacts of interpersonal, systemic and institutional racism on mental health. This includes the ongoing impacts of colonisation and dispossession experienced by First Nations peoples. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe

Sometimes when talking about racism, we hear ideas around colour-blindness and encouraging people to 'not see race'. This often ignores the reality of structural racism and discrimination, and also denies the strength and pride that communities find within their racial identity.

We know that racism at school impacts educational outcomes. We also know that what we teach in classrooms matters. We need to build racial literacy and truth telling into the curriculum. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe Racism.ItStopsWithMe

Did you know that roughly 9 out of 10 leaders of major Australian companies are white? Australia’s major institutions, including business, government and media do not reflect the diversity of our society. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe

It's hard to be what you can't see. Australian screens can and should do better in reflecting the diversity of our communities. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe Racism.ItStopsWithMe

A recent report found 88% of Indigenous Australians had seen racism towards other Indigenous people on social media. We don’t have to stand by - report racist comments when you see them. Learn more and take action at itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au #ItStopsWithMe Racism.ItStopsWithMe

İmportant panel on "Achieving #Racial #Equity" in society underway with Chin Tan Nyadol (nyadolnyuon on Threads) Nyuon OAM Bwe Thay Glenn E. Singleton Prof Gary Thomas & @EducaTeresa Australian Intercultural Society

Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus met today with our President and Commissioners as a group for the first time in his new role. Many thanks to the Attorney for sharing his time and hearing more about the work of the Commission. #AHRC #humanrights

Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar, Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan, and National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds put forth a joint statement of condolence. We invite you to read it in full on our website: humanrights.gov.au/about/news/sta…

An updated definition of racism is an essential component of Australia’s first National Anti-Racism Framework. Swipe to learn more about the 'definitions' key principle, or read the Scoping Report in full, here: loom.ly/VUTly90

The language of anti-racism needs to be more transparent to foster a shared understanding about upholding human rights. Swipe to learn more about this key principle of our National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report.

Data collection for anti-racism purposes in Australia is unsatisfactory. A National Anti-Racism Framework could establish mechanisms for improved data infrastructure and mandated annual reporting. Swipe to learn more, or click the image to access the Scoping Report.