First Nations Consultations For the Australian Human Rights Commission 3. Ensuring Inclusivity: • Reflecting the diverse experiences and needs of First Nations peoples: The consultations aimed to include voices from metropolitan, rural, and remote areas, ensuring that the framework is relevant and effective in all contexts. This inclusivity is essential to address the unique challenges faced by different communities, whether they are in urban centres or isolated regions. • Addressing intersectionality: The consultations also considered the intersectional nature of racism, recognising that factors such as gender, age, disability, and socioeconomic status can compound the experiences of racism. This approach ensures that the framework is comprehensive and sensitive to the varied experiences within First Nations communities. The insights gathered from these consultations are intended to inform the development of a robust and culturally safe National Anti-Racism Framework. This framework aims to create systemic change, promoting equity and justice for First Nations peoples across all sectors of society. The collaborative effort between First Nations Collective Consulting and the Australian Human Rights Commission underscores the commitment to a process that is both inclusive and transformative, ensuring that the voices of First Nations peoples are at the forefront of the fight against racism and discrimination. 1.3 Scope The consultations were extensive, encompassing a wide geographic and demographic range to ensure that the voices of all segments of the First Nations population were heard. The scope of the consultations included: Metropolitan Areas: Rural Areas: Remote Areas: Engaging with urban communities to understand the unique challenges and systemic barriers they face. Metropolitan areas often have different dynamics compared to rural and remote areas, necessitating a tailored approach to understanding and addressing racism. Gathering insights from rural communities where access to resources and services may be limited, and where systemic racism may manifest differently. These areas often face distinct challenges that require specific attention in the framework. Ensuring the voices of remote communities are heard, recognising that these areas often face the most significant barriers to equity and justice. The isolation of remote areas can exacerbate the impacts of racism, making it crucial to include these perspectives. An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples Page 15