Australian Human Rights Commission Respect at Uni Interim Report December 2024 • Recommendation 33 of the Australian Universities Accord Final Report to undertake a comprehensive racism study, including a specific focus on the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. WILL exercise its functions to conduct a study into the Prevalence and Impact of Racism in Australian Universities, with a particular focus on the incidence of antisemitism, Islamophobia and the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff (the Study). 2. The Study will examine the prevalence and impact of racism in universities (including those with dual-sector operations), establish a baseline of the experiences of racism and develop recommendations to foster a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all university students and staff (see further Section: Scope below). 3. The Study will be evidence-based and underpinned by principles of cultural safety and trauma-informed practices, inclusion and consultation. 4. The Study will be led by the Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, with support from the Department of Education and Attorney-General’s Department. The National Indigenous Australians Agency will also provide advice to the Department of Education and AHRC on issues related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff Peoples. 5. The Study will provide an interim report to be delivered by 13 December 2024 and a final report by 13 June 2025. Scope 6. The Study will identify: a. The prevalence, nature and experiences of racism including antisemitism and Islamophobia at universities (including those with dual-sector operations) for both staff and students, at the individual and systemic level. b. Which cohorts of students and staff experience racism, including but not limited to the distinct incidences of antisemitism, Islamophobia and the experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people from negatively racialised backgrounds and international students. c. The unique context and circumstances of racism for different groups of students and staff, including a specific focus on the experiences of Jewish, Muslim and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. 77