3. Research project methodology and approach 3.1 Our approach Scope The Commission engaged PIC and Jumbunna to identify and document existing federal, state and territory, and local government programs and policies with relevance to antiracism. The scope of the programs and policies included at minimum government programs and policies over the last five years relating to: • anti-racism • multiculturalism • social cohesion, and • equity, including special measures for First Nations peoples, equality, and discrimination, with respect to race, ethnicity, cultural background, and religion. At a high level, the research activities undertaken were: • Designing an approach within a research framework to identify and baseline relevant policies and programs of government (federal, state and local) over the last five years • Undertaking desktop research to identify relevant programs and policies across each tier of government, including internal government programs and policies relating to the public service and government funding provided to nongovernment or community organisations via grant programs to facilitate relevant initiatives • Depth interviews with key stakeholders to identify relevant programs and policies, and • Collating and synthesising insights into this final report for the Commission. The research framework is a standalone document developed as part of this project provided to the Commission on 26 October 2023. Research activities In conducting the research activities, the team undertook research in the following categories: • federal policies and programs, • state and territory policies and programs, 8