As you progress through this guide, we encourage you to consider the ethical imprint you leave on the media industry each day. Reflect on these questions and take pride in shaping a responsible and impactful media footprint. 05. 03. What positive impact am I making or can I be making, through responsible reporting on race? 04. Am I challenging my bias and continuously educating myself for better reporting outcomes? What level of lived experience do I have, to understand all levels of racism; the historical context and the narrative and content implications on First Nation and other negatively racialised communities/staff? Human Rights Commission, Media Diversity Australia, focus group participants and all other contributors whose diverse perspectives have enriched this resource. Together, bolstered by the backing of these organisations and individuals, we are confident this handbook will serve as an important tool for journalists in Australia, empowering them to navigate the intricate terrain of race reporting and diversity with sensitivity, integrity, and responsibility. Jenae Tien Jenkins - Expand Your Mind Consulting and Multimedia Producer Karina Hogan - Kree Consultancy and Multimedia Producer 3