“While political leaders rightly condemned the offensive disruption of a Welcome to Country ceremony in Melbourne on Anzac Day, in the days since, we have seen politicians echo these far-right attacks on First Nations people.".

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Media Release - Politicians’ attacks on Welcome to Country inflame racism against First Nations people. National racial justice organisation Democracy in Colour has slammed politicians for attempting to court and placate racists with their ongoing criticism of Welcome to Country.

only to be let down time and time again by this public institution that is required by its charter to “reflect the cultural diversity of the Australian community”.

We stand with the current and former employees and freelance contributors of colour who have bravely shared their experiences of racism at the ABC. ,.

and expressed their disgust at their employer's handling of the case, which they said "destroys any hope that the ABC intends to address the systemic racism identified by the Janke review of last year".

our public broadcaster has taken a markedly different approach to a Lebanese Australian journalist sharing a report from a reputable human rights organisation. We note that ABC staff have called for an independent inquiry into outside interference. .

While the ABC has defended its white employees’ comments on a range of topics, such as Laura Tingle's observation that Australia is a racist country,. .

The ABC/Antoinette Lattouf unfair dismissal case illustrates the racist double standards that apply to women of colour in many Australian workplaces, and the culture of silencing and censorship that is fast becoming standard when it comes to any mention of Palestine.

Media Statement /🧵. Lattouf case reveals deep-seated racism in Australian public institution.

Media Statement - Dutton’s Trump-inspired policy is discriminatory at best. Peter Dutton's announcement today that if elected, he would fire people hired in culture, diversity, inclusion and change management roles is a dog-whistle taken straight out of Donald Trump's playbook.

Media Release - Extremism should be condemned and addressed, not politicised. Democracy in Colour condemns the rise in extremist, antisemitic, racist, xenophobic attacks. We call on the country’s leaders to show unity and lead by example to ensure that these attacks cease.

MEDIA RELEASE 📰 . Albanese and Dutton show complete disregard for multicultural communities. The bills passed last night are a throwback to decades of racist, shameful, illegal and inhumane persecution of refugees and asylum seekers. #auspol

MEDIA RELEASE 📰. Trumpesque scapegoating of migrants is a dangerous election tactic. Democracy in Colour has condemned the recent anti-migrant push from senior coalition figures as a disingenuous election tactic designed to shift blame and inflame division. #auspol

MEDIA RELEASE 📰.Dutton offended by his own racism. The continued racist and Islamophobic push from opposition leader Dutton is a dangerous political tactic. We commend @zalisteggall and any politicians who are willing to call out racism for what it is. #auspol

MEDIA RELEASE 📰 .Political Islamophobia is a shameful, losing strategy. Discriminatory electioneering is completely out of step with the values of safety and community. we are calling for politicians to stop talking down to their constituents for their electoral gain. #auspol

Enforcing political power through exclusion and patronising statements is the lived experience of many in our society. We applaud @SenatorPayman for taking action knowing the personal price she would pay, using her representation and position for progress.

Challenging the status quo is an essential part of change-making. Silence is complicity. Nobody should ever be expected to vote against the rights of themselves or others to appease those who hold power.

By challenging the government’s position Senator Payman is representing the views of her constituents and has placed the national spotlight on the government’s inaction. This is leadership.