Recommendations
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Recommendation 1
Include the Refugee Convention in the Framework RCOA recommends inclusion of the Refugee Convention as one of the international law instruments that inform the Framework.
Recommendation 2
Data collection to include visa type RCOA recommends that data collection on racial discrimination reports include information about the victims visa type, language/s spoken, need for interpreter and year of arrival in Australia.
Recommendation 3
Non citizens are protected from racial discrimination RCOA recommends the legal framework protects non citizens (permanent residents, temporary protection and bridging visa holders) against racial discrimination.
Recommendation 4
Ensure local government is included in the Framework RCOA recommends that the Framework include local government and require it to commit to and identify actions it will take to eradicate racism.
Recommendation 5
Make elected officials accountable RCOA recommends the Framework require all levels of Government to reject political discourse that demonises any group including refugees and people seeking asylum. The Framework should also include accountability measures for politicians if their actions and comments breach the actions in the Framework.
Recommendation 6
Education campaigns are informed by lived experience RCOA recommends that anti-racism campaigns be developed in consultation with people with lived experience of racism. The campaigns should include anti-racist bystander action.
Recommendation 7
Prioritise employment, education, and media RCOA recommends prioritising partnerships which aim to counter and prevent racism with employers, educational institutes, and media outlets.
Recommendation 8
Remove participation barriers RCOA recommends the development of practical strategies that remove barriers to refugee communities’ participation in public life.
Recommendation 9
Tailored geographic approaches RCOA recommends tailored geographic approaches to address racism and racial inequality.
Recommendation 10
The Framework should be adequately resourced RCOA recommends the Framework be adequately resourced to support its implementation.
Recommendation 11
Change the purpose and name of Harmony Day RCOA recommends that the name and purpose of Harmony Day celebrated on 21 March be changed to better reflect the intention of the day and Australia’s obligations under the CERD.
