Labor accused of ignoring anti-racism plan as documents reveal repeated pleas to take action
Summary
The Federal Labor government in Australia has not yet acted on a national anti-racism plan released in November 2024, despite multiple requests from the race discrimination commissioner to implement its recommendations. The plan includes 63 measures aimed at reducing systemic racism, but the government says it is still considering the proposals while focusing on a royal commission into antisemitism.Key Facts
- The national anti-racism framework was delivered to the government and published in November 2024.
- Race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman sent five letters and held two meetings urging action on the plan.
- Attorney General Michelle Rowland responded that the recommendations are “being carefully considered.”
- The framework includes creating a national anti-racism taskforce, a standalone Human Rights Act, and duties to eliminate racism in workplaces, health, and housing.
- The government is also working on reports from special envoys focused on Islamophobia and antisemitism.
- Labor MPs have expressed frustration over the lack of a formal government response to the framework.
- Islamic and Jewish community leaders have called for the government to implement the plan to combat rising racial hatred.
- The royal commission into antisemitism is expected to release its findings in December 2025.
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