TVA: Roundtable discussion reveals surge in workplace racism in Australia, with advocates pushing for national inquiry

Australia's race discrimination commissioner says Australia needs a national inquiry into racism in workplaces.

Australia's race discrimination commissioner says Australia needs a national inquiry into racism in workplaces. Credit: Storyblocks / Vadim_Key

Key Points

• A roundtable discussion was held in Canberra, bringing together representatives from the Australian Council of Trade Unions, community leaders, and workplace advocates to call for a national inquiry into workplace racism.
• The roundtable has heard that there has been a surge in racism over the past five years, driven by COVID-19, the Indigenous voice referendum, the October 7 attacks and anti-Indian political messaging.
• Australia's race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman says while people are aware of the negative impacts, there's no complete picture as to how much workplace racism has cost society.

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TVA: Kaso ng workplace racism sa Australia, tumaas sa nakalipas na limang taon; national inquiry, isinusulong

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