First Nations Consultations For the Australian Human Rights Commission 5.4 Trust There is a pervasive lack of trust toward government institutions due to historical and ongoing failures to address racism. Building and maintaining trust between First Nations communities and institutions is vital. Participants highlighted the historical and ongoing breaches of trust that have contributed to the current state of relations. Institutions must demonstrate a genuine commitment to addressing racism through transparent actions and continuous engagement with First Nations communities. The National Anti-Racism Framework needs to include the development of a trusted hub for resources that inform people about the realities of racism and its impact as well as truth-telling about the historical context of systemic racism for First Nations people. This will build greater trust in the government addressing racism as well as supporting educational initiatives related to the Framework and its implementation. Finally, all Government Departments must be required to report regularly on implementation of key strategies. It is critical that Governments are accountable to First Nations people and communities affected by racism to build lasting trust and change. An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples Page 53