The racism inquiry ignored by mainstream media
Jul 21, 2026 •
It’s the other racism inquiry running at the same time as the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion – the inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
But while the royal commission has attracted rolling media coverage and government attention, the Aboriginal racism inquiry has been largely ignored.
The inquiry was triggered by the alleged bombing of an Invasion Day rally – witnesses shining a light on the repeated inaction before, during and after the event as they testified about the fear still hanging over the Indigenous community.
Today, National Indigenous Affairs Editor for NITV & SBS John Paul Janke, on how Australia treats different kinds of racism differently.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
The racism inquiry ignored by mainstream media
1989 • Jul 21, 2026
The racism inquiry ignored by mainstream media
It’s the other racism inquiry running at the same time as the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion – the inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
But while the royal commission has attracted rolling media coverage and government attention, the Aboriginal racism inquiry has been largely ignored.
The inquiry was triggered by the alleged bombing of an Invasion Day rally – witnesses shining a light on the repeated inaction before, during and after the event as they testified about the fear still hanging over the Indigenous community.
Today, National Indigenous Affairs Editor for NITV & SBS John Paul Janke, on how Australia treats different kinds of racism differently.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: National Indigenous Affairs Editor for NITV & SBS John Paul Janke
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