Inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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 SecretaryJoint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AffairsPO Box 6021Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600Phone:+61 2 6277 4558rhvinquiry@aph.gov.au