• cultural safety and a trauma-informed approach • content that is appropriate and accessible • a referral process and support services that are easily accessible and readily available. The process for obtaining ethics approval will be initiated when the survey contents, methodology and fieldwork procedures and protocols have been finalised. Obtaining approval is likely to require a minimum of 8 weeks from submission of the application to when approval is given. However, in our experience, often this process can take 12 weeks or longer. 4.2 Literature review A systematic literature review will be provided by Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research and the Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion, two expert academic research bodies at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). The literature review will review domestic and international research and evidence on existing and emerging trends in the prevalence, nature and impact of individual and systemic racism within universities on students and staff, including those with experiences of intersectional discrimination. The scope of the literature review includes all areas of investigation of the Study noted in the Terms of Reference, providing the strongest possible academic research basis for the Study and its recommendations. A rapid review of literature has been undertaken by UTS and an interim report on emerging findings has been delivered. This is attached as Appendix IV. The full literature review will be delivered by mid-March 2025. 4.3 University policy and diversity data audit An audit of university policies and diversity data is an important step in assessing the readiness and capacity of institutions to implement meaningful anti-racism reforms. The Study will seek information from all universities to develop a comprehensive understanding of existing frameworks, identify gaps in policy and practice and highlight areas requiring attention. Diversity data will also be sought from universities, with a focus on First Nations and racial diversity of senior leaders, senior academics and the leadership pipeline. Intersectional analysis will also be included, if possible. 58