Racism is not behind us says social justice commissioner
1 year ago

Racism is not behind us says social justice commissioner

ABC  

Growing up in the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing, Bunuba woman June Oscar grew up hearing racial slurs thrown around the playground. The New South Wales Police Force says their cultural awareness training includes "discussion on forms of racist behaviour and language". "I haven't seen a lot of racist behaviour, but racist language was normalised in the NT Police Force," Mr Rolfe told the court. "In my view, systemic racism exists in every police force, or majority of police forces, around Australia," says Ms Oscar. Last May, appearing at the state's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry, Victoria Police's Chief Commissioner Shane Patton acknowledged systemic racism in the force had gone "undetected, unchecked and unpunished".

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NT police awards uncovered in racism review too 'offensive' for public release, ICAC says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NT police awards uncovered in racism review too 'offensive' for public release, ICAC says

ABC  

The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog says it has discovered awards which it has deemed too offensive to release to the public, as it conducts a joint review into racism with the Northern Territory Police Force. Commissioner Riches says one of the certificates is titled the "2007 Shit BBQ Award", and bears the words "the most COON like BBQ ever!!" NT …

NT ICAC commissioner describes TRG awards as 'racist' amid joint investigation with NT Police
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NT ICAC commissioner describes TRG awards as 'racist' amid joint investigation with NT Police

ABC  

In short: The ICAC commissioner says his watchdog needs to jointly investigate racism within the NT Police because he lacks resources. The Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption says evidence he has collected from members of the NT Police suggests awards handed out by the force's Territory Response Group were "racist". In a public statement released on Tuesday afternoon about …

Metropolitan Police chief denies force is ‘institutionally racist’ and pledges to listen to Black Lives Matter protesters
4 years, 8 months ago

Metropolitan Police chief denies force is ‘institutionally racist’ and pledges to listen to Black Lives Matter protesters

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dame Cressida said she was listening to Black Lives Matter protesters’ concerns about policing, …

SA Police officer investigated for racist messages to Sudanese-Australian Q+A guest Nyadol Nyuon
4 years, 9 months ago

SA Police officer investigated for racist messages to Sudanese-Australian Q+A guest Nyadol Nyuon

ABC  

Police in South Australia are investigating an officer over a racist social media post directed at a Sudanese-Australian lawyer and human rights advocate. Key points: Nyadol Nyon appeared on Q+A on Monday She received a racist, abusive message from an SA Police officer An internal police investigation is underway Melbourne-based Nyadol Nyuon was sent the Facebook message on Monday evening, …

Coronavirus has fuelled racism against Asian-Australians, but why isn't official data showing it?
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus has fuelled racism against Asian-Australians, but why isn't official data showing it?

ABC  

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Racism 'alive and it's kicking': Indigenous commissioner challenges new race appointee's stance
6 years, 5 months ago

Racism 'alive and it's kicking': Indigenous commissioner challenges new race appointee's stance

ABC  

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner June Oscar has declared that racism in Australia is "alive and it's kicking" in response to comments by the nation's newly appointed race discrimination commissioner that Australia is not a racist country. Key points: June Oscar travelling across Australia to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait women Indigenous people are often "watched …

Queensland Government 'defending racism' in appeal against discrimination ruling
8 years, 1 month ago

Queensland Government 'defending racism' in appeal against discrimination ruling

ABC  

The Queensland Government is perpetuating racism and injustice in backing a court challenge against a landmark discrimination case, Indigenous health campaigner Professor Gracelyn Smallwood says. The Federal Court ruled in December that police committed racial discrimination during the 2004 Palm Island riots following the death in custody of Aboriginal man Cameron Doomadgee. The Federal Court ruling came in response to …

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