The Commission has a significant role to play in protecting the rights of all Victorians.
Under the Equal Opportunity Act, the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act and the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act, the Commission works to protect people against racism. From our consultations and ongoing community engagement, we know Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and members from certain multicultural communities are disproportionately affected by racism in Victoria.
One the Commission’s Strategic priorities outlined in our Strategic Plan 2017–23 is to Reduce Racism. It constitutes a core part of our Aboriginal Community Engagement Strategy 2020-22, under which we have committed to improving how we engage and deliver services, and the Multicultural and Multifaith Engagement Action Plan 2018–22, under which we increase understanding within the broader Victorian community of the harm caused by racism and the need to stand up to racism.
To make it easier for First Nations people and multicultural and multifaith communities to report racism and exercise their rights, this Reducing Racism Hub hosts our racism related resources to help you connect your community members with information and support.