Analysis of the findings Through a thematic analysis of the consultation notes and transcripts, and the submissions, the Commission identified several key findings. This included findings in relation to the principles that should inform a national anti-racism framework, overarching themes, and sector-specific feedback. These are documented in this report. During the analysis and writing process, supporting research and analysis on race in the Australian context, and the use of language in the work of anti-racism were undertaken. The Commission also drew upon current research and thinking to further articulate priorities and concerns shared with the Commission via consultations and submissions. Drafts of the report findings were sent for external review by MAG members and representatives from First Nations peak organisations. The allocation of reviewers for each of the findings was determined by the expertise of the delegated reviewers. The feedback was incorporated if it was deemed to strengthen claims made in the findings, if new research was shared or if gaps were identified for particular negatively racialised groups. Support for the framework Many organisations, community members, and government agencies who participated in the project’s initial scoping phase agreed on the vital need for a national anti-racism framework. The Commission heard that a national anti-racism framework would be pivotal to encouraging institutional change. The proposed National Anti-Racism Framework (the Framework) represents the types of initiatives that will bring about a proactive commitment to challenging systemic racism and fostering trust and cohesion in our communities. — submission from the Australian Multicultural Foundation, NARF Project, May 2021 – April 2022 FECCA congratulates the Australian Human Rights Commission team on their efforts in developing the Proposed Anti-Racism Framework, their engagement with peak bodies representing multicultural communities, and their commitment to reducing racism and discrimination in Australia. FECCA supports the development of a national anti-racism framework and has multiple times lobbied for a federal commitment to a national anti-racism framework followed by appropriate resources to ensure a broad-reaching, accessible and evidence-based framework. Racism and discrimination undermine any efforts made to encourage belonging, inclusion and participation. A national anti-racism framework in Australia is a necessary step in addressing the existing and increasing racism and discrimination people experience daily in this country. — submission from the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia, NARF Project, May 2021 – April 2022 National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report 2022 | 41