Minister for Indigenous Australians
As Minister for Indigenous Australians, this week I wrote to the Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs requesting that it conduct an inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at First Nations people.
I welcome the decision by the Committee to proceed with an inquiry, reporting by 15 September 2026.
The inquiry comes at an important time, following the alleged terror attack in Perth on 26 January and a violent attack on Camp Sovereignty in Melbourne last year.
It also coincides with a reported increase in racism against First Nations Australians, especially online.
I encourage First Nations people to engage with the inquiry and consider making a submission.
There is no place for hate, intimidation or racism of any form in Australia.
The Albanese Government will continue to act.
Earlier this year, the government legislated to target acts of hatred designed to disrupt our social cohesion, better protecting Australians of all racial and ethnic backgrounds from hate.
