Terms of Reference
The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will inquire into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including:
- The nature, prevalence and impact of racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people, including trends over time.
- The effect of online platforms on the reach, prominence and harm caused by racism and hate directed at First Nations people.
- Initiatives that are effective in combating racism targeted at First Nations people and reduce individual and collective harm.
- The threat posed by ideologically motivated extremism towards First Nations people and the role of intelligence and law enforcement agencies in protecting the community from that threat.
- The effectiveness of avenues for reporting and responding to racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the consistency, timeliness and appropriateness of outcomes across jurisdictions and institutions.
- Other matters related to racism, hatred and violence directed at First Nations people.
Committee Secretariat contact:
Committee Secretary
Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs
PO Box 6021
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61 2 6277 4558
rhvinquiry@aph.gov.au