The National Anti-Racism Framework is a roadmap developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission to eliminate racism through systemic and structural reforms. It provides a whole-of-society approach for governments, organisations, and communities to take coordinated action.
The Framework is grounded in key principles: First Nations self-determination, intersectionality, cultural safety, and a human rights-based approach. It recognises that racism is deeply embedded in Australian systems and institutions and calls for truth-telling and shared responsibility.
It identifies priority areas for reform, including legal protections, workplaces, education, justice, health, media, and data. Key recommendations include introducing a positive duty under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, embedding anti-racism in school curricula, mandating cultural safety training, and creating a National Anti-Racism Data Plan.
Implementation will be supported by two five-year plans, one specifically for First Nations peoples, and overseen by a National Anti-Racism Taskforce. The Framework also calls for strong monitoring, evaluation, and learning mechanisms to ensure accountability and progress.
