the Act certain offensive behaviour will also be found discriminatory if it is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate people of a certain race, colour or national or ethnic origin (Section 18 B-F). The RDA is considered by many as the foundation of Australia’s strong legislative and policy protection against racism. National Anti-Racism Strategy In 2011, the Australian Government committed to develop and implement a National Anti-Racism Strategy for Australia. The Strategy commenced implementation in July 2012 and focusses on Public Awareness, Education Resources and Engagement. The aim of the National Anti-Racism Strategy is to promote a clear understanding in the Australian community of what racism is, and how it can be prevented and reduced, through three objectives: Create awareness of racism and how it affects individuals and the broader community Identify, promote and on good practice initiatives to prevent and reduce racism Empower communities and individuals to take action to prevent and reduce racism and to seek redress when it occurs. Broader Policy Linkages International International Convention on the International Covenant on United national declaration on Elimination of All Forms of Economic, Social and Cultural the Rights of Indigenous People Racial Discrimination (1965) Rights (1966) and the (2007) International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) Australian Government Racial Discrimination Act 1975 The People of Australia National Anti-Racism Strategy – Australia Multicultural Policy Multicultural Access and Equity Policy: Respecting Australia’s Human Rights Framework diversity, improving responsiveness Victorian Government Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Charter of Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 Victoria’s Advantage: Unity, Diversity, Opportunity Local Government Municipal Association of Victoria Statement of Commitment to Cultural Diversity City of Whittlesea Policy
the Act certain offensive behaviour will also be found discriminatory if it is likely to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate people of a certain race, colour or national or ethnic origin (Section 18 B-F). The RDA is considered by many as the foundation of Australia’s strong legislative and policy protection against racism. National Anti-Racism Strategy In 2011, the Australian Government committed to develop and implement a National Anti-Racism Strategy for Australia. The Strategy commenced implementation in July 2012 and focusses on Public Awareness, Education Resources and Engagement. The aim of the National Anti-Racism Strategy is to promote a clear understanding in the Australian community of what racism is, and how it can be prevented and reduced, through three objectives: Create awareness of racism and how it affects individuals and the broader community Identify, promote and on good practice initiatives to prevent and reduce racism Empower communities and individuals to take action to prevent and reduce racism and to seek redress when it occurs. Broader Policy Linkages International International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1965) International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (1966) United national declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (2007) Australian Government Racial Discrimination Act 1975 The People of Australia – Australia Multicultural Policy National Anti-Racism Strategy Multicultural Access and Equity Policy: Respecting diversity, improving responsiveness Australia’s Human Rights Framework Victorian Government Multicultural Victoria Act 2011 Equal Opportunity Act 2010 Charter of Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 Victoria’s Advantage: Unity, Diversity, Opportunity Local Government Municipal Association of Victoria Statement of Commitment to Cultural Diversity City of Whittlesea Policy
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