Commissioner Santow has maintained regular contact with the Australian Government in relation to the Commission’s ongoing monitoring of immigration detention, with high-level monthly meetings with senior officials from the Australian Border Force and Home Affairs. National Anti-Racism Framework In response to growing calls from organisations, businesses, and communities across Australia for action to address key gaps in national data and responses to racism, Commissioner Tan called for a National Anti-Racism Framework in March 2021. Communities’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic identified clear gaps in current national strategies and initiatives to address racism. The aim of the Commissioner’s initiative is to establish a National Anti-Racism Framework that defines a coordinated approach to tackling racism and fostering social cohesion, and that guides actions on anti-racism and racial equality in Australia. In this reporting period, a Concept Paper was released setting out a vision for the National Anti-Racism Framework as a long-term central reference point to guide the actions of government, non-government organisations, business, educators, health professionals, police and other justice authorities, civil society and the community. The Concept Paper identifies a national data collection system, which can operate to identify the extent and nature of racism in Australia and provide a more detailed and nuanced picture of the diverse make-up of the Australian population as a key priority. To consult meaningfully on the Concept Paper, a partnership model is being developed. The model shares leadership of the consultation process with First Nations and multicultural peak organisations, human rights organisations, and governments. In using this approach, partners’ expert strategies and networks will help increase reach to key communities and audiences, ensure multi-sector and community support and involvement, and build a foundation of trust for the Framework. The consultation story below (case study 1) provides an example of this model and the community response to the initiative. To date, the initiative has completed scoping consultations (using the model outlined) and undertaken briefings on the Framework to government, peak bodies, human rights organisations, and communities. This has resulted in key endorsements of the Framework from a range of organisations and agencies. In the coming year, the initiative will continue the consultation phase in partnership with peak bodies, community and human rights organisations, and governments. The findings will be incorporated into an accessible, updated version of the Concept Paper and a consultation report. Annual Report 2020–2021 Australian Human Rights Commission 33