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The Human Rights Commission has handed down a report on racism at Australian universities. Here’s why it fails

In reporting on racism but neglecting to look at it’s structural roots, research does more harm than good.
Family members with Debbie Kilroy at coronial inquest into the murder of Ms Constance Watcho Photo supplied by: 'Charandev Singh, Immigrant/Occupier, movement photographer

What happened to the Senate inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women?

Public inquiries are held to inform the public of misconduct and begin discussion on how to address issues. So why have we heard nothing about the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women?
Indigenous women are insisting upon a broadening of policies that facilitate safety and justice for all women. James Ross/AAP

Carceral feminism and coercive control: when Indigenous women aren’t seen as ideal victims, witnesses or women

A documentary series aimed to spark national conversation about criminalising coercive control. However, it highlighted power imbalances in conversations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous women.
Unless the Productivity Commission inquiry examines the government’s shortcomings, it will fail to bring any necessary improvements. Inala Wangarra

A new inquiry into Indigenous policy must address the root causes of failure

When it comes to improving Indigenous policies and programs, Indigenous communities should be the ones evaluating government – rather than the other way around.

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