Acronyms and definitions Term Definition Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, First Nations, Indigenous This research report prioritises the use of First Nations People to recognise the unique and rightful place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia. AGD Federal Attorney-General’s Department AHPRA Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency AHRC, the Commission Australian Human Rights Commission ALGA Australian Local Government Association AMC Australian Multicultural Council Anti-Racism Anti-racism is an active process, unlike the passive stance of ‘nonracism’. Therefore, anti-racism work requires consistent, committed and targeted action and attention. The term indigenous is used to refer to Indigenous Peoples of the world. Anti-racism involves actively attempting to combat racist policies, practices, culture and ideas. Anti-racism is about more than being ‘not racist’. It involves active decisions that seek to combat injustice and promote racial equity. It can be helpful to think of anti-racism as a skill set that we can all develop and use to promote a better, more equitable society. 1 APS Australian Public Service ARC Australian Research Council ASC Australian Sports Commission ASIO Australian Security Intelligence Organisation CALD Australia’s population includes many people who were born overseas, have a parent born overseas or speak a variety of languages. Together, these groups of people are known as culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations. 1 CLO Department of Home Affairs Community Liaison Officer Community Sector, CSOs Organisations that are not-for-profit and established for community service purposes, which provide for the wellbeing and benefit of others. CSOs promote, provide or carry out activities, facilities or projects for the benefit or welfare of the community or Australian Government | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2018) Australia’s Health 2018, accessed 19 February 2024