Senate debates

Thursday, 28 November 2024

Questions without Notice

Racism

2:17 pm

Photo of Mehreen FaruqiMehreen Faruqi (NSW, Australian Greens) | Hansard source

My question is to Minister Wong, representing the Prime Minister. Minister, the long-awaited National Anti-Racism Framework was released this week. It makes no bones about the roots, extent and depth of systemic, structural and institutional racism and white privilege in this country. The report notes that it is beyond clear that racism has been entrenched in the systems, structures and institutions of Australia since colonisation. It is pervasive and causes real harm to people every single day, including, I'll add, in this very chamber. The commission calls on the Australian government to lead a national response to eliminating racism that begins with truth-telling for First Nations and embeds their rights to self-determination. Minister, will you commit to fully funding and implementing the National Anti-Racism Framework that begins with truth-telling for First Nations people?

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