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7/5/2025, 6:21:25 PM No.509583339
Hate or Racism has no place in Australia.
Racism Against First Nations Australians Jumps 40% in a Decade, Survey Finds
Australia’s main reconciliation survey has found a sharp rise in racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with reported incidents increasing from 39% in 2014 to 54% in 2024.
The Australian Reconciliation Barometer, run by Reconciliation Australia, highlights widespread experiences of discrimination—from verbal abuse and denial of service to being refused housing or facing violence. Young Indigenous people reported the highest levels.
Racism was encountered in everyday settings, including with police, rideshare services, government agencies, hospitality, utilities, and workplaces.
Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine said greater awareness and willingness to speak up may partly explain the rise, but it also reflects deep structural issues. The 2023 Voice referendum campaign, she noted, had a particularly damaging impact.
Among 18–24-year-olds, 61% now view Australia as a racist country—far higher than the 41% average. Two-thirds said their view was shaped by how people responded to the Voice campaign.
UTS academic Nareen Young blamed social media and a divisive political climate. “The rise of right-wing populism… there’s a lot of responsibility there,” she said
What is PM Anthony Albanese going to do about this.
Racism Against First Nations Australians Jumps 40% in a Decade, Survey Finds
Australia’s main reconciliation survey has found a sharp rise in racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with reported incidents increasing from 39% in 2014 to 54% in 2024.
The Australian Reconciliation Barometer, run by Reconciliation Australia, highlights widespread experiences of discrimination—from verbal abuse and denial of service to being refused housing or facing violence. Young Indigenous people reported the highest levels.
Racism was encountered in everyday settings, including with police, rideshare services, government agencies, hospitality, utilities, and workplaces.
Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine said greater awareness and willingness to speak up may partly explain the rise, but it also reflects deep structural issues. The 2023 Voice referendum campaign, she noted, had a particularly damaging impact.
Among 18–24-year-olds, 61% now view Australia as a racist country—far higher than the 41% average. Two-thirds said their view was shaped by how people responded to the Voice campaign.
UTS academic Nareen Young blamed social media and a divisive political climate. “The rise of right-wing populism… there’s a lot of responsibility there,” she said
What is PM Anthony Albanese going to do about this.
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