First Nations Consultations For the Australian Human Rights Commission the importance of ensuring that First Nations people are informed of their rights and the reporting mechanisms available to them from their first contact with the justice sector. "Mob need to be informed from first contact with the sector of rights and reporting mechanisms should they feel unsafe or experience racism and discrimination," one participant noted. Additionally, there were calls for robust legislation, the establishment of an independent body for accountability, and collaboration with First Nations communities to rebuild trust. "Consult all mob, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities," one participant advised, emphasising the need for ongoing dialogue and partnership. These recommendations highlight the urgent need for systemic changes within the justice sector to effectively address racism and support First Nations individuals and communities. The National Anti-Racism Framework must integrate these insights to create a more equitable and safe justice system. Table 13: Key Issues in the Justice Sector Lack of Trust in Justice System High Incarceration Rates Legal Discrimination 60% 62% 64% Issue 66% 68% 70% 72% 74% 76% Percentage of Respondents Legal Discrimination 75% High Incarceration Rates 70% Lack of Trust in Justice System 65% An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples Page 42