❓ Hon Giz Watson questions the Premier regarding the anti-racism strategy, its implementation, and the progress of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee in achieving its objectives, particularly concerning racial vilification legislation.
AnsweredQoN 2178Legislative Council
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With regards to the anti-racism strategy in the Office of Multicultural Interests with the Department of Premier and Cabinet -
(1) Was there a commitment made to include racial vilification under the
Equal Opportunity Act
?
(2) How often has the Anti-Racism Steering Committee met since its establishment?
(3) Is the frequency of the meetings of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee determined by the Premier as Chair?
(4) What are the objectives of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee?
(5) Have these objectives been met?
(6) If yes to (5), please give details.
(7) If no to (5), when will these objectives be met?
(1) Was there a commitment made to include racial vilification under the
Equal Opportunity Act
?
(2) How often has the Anti-Racism Steering Committee met since its establishment?
(3) Is the frequency of the meetings of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee determined by the Premier as Chair?
(4) What are the objectives of the Anti-Racism Steering Committee?
(5) Have these objectives been met?
(6) If yes to (5), please give details.
(7) If no to (5), when will these objectives be met?
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Answered
24 August 2004
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
53 days
(2) The Committee had its inaugural meeting in 2001 and has had a total of nine meetings. (3) Consistent with the terms of reference and to enable the practical work to be undertaken, meetings were initially determined by the Chair, thereafter three meetings have been scheduled annually. (4) The objectives are: To promote a clear understanding of what racism is, the ways in which it is reinforced and how it affects everyone; To recognise, challenge and work towards eliminating racism in all its forms in Western Australia; To create a culture in our society which seeks to include all members, and respects and appreciates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity; and To develop and implement practical and workable strategies to address racism in all its manifestations. (5) As the projects identified by the Committee have been developmental and seek to address long-term systemic change, objectives have been partially met. (6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(3) Consistent with the terms of reference and to enable the practical work to be undertaken, meetings were initially determined by the Chair, thereafter three meetings have been scheduled annually. (4) The objectives are: To promote a clear understanding of what racism is, the ways in which it is reinforced and how it affects everyone; To recognise, challenge and work towards eliminating racism in all its forms in Western Australia; To create a culture in our society which seeks to include all members, and respects and appreciates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity; and To develop and implement practical and workable strategies to address racism in all its manifestations. (5) As the projects identified by the Committee have been developmental and seek to address long-term systemic change, objectives have been partially met. (6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(4) The objectives are: To promote a clear understanding of what racism is, the ways in which it is reinforced and how it affects everyone; To recognise, challenge and work towards eliminating racism in all its forms in Western Australia; To create a culture in our society which seeks to include all members, and respects and appreciates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity; and To develop and implement practical and workable strategies to address racism in all its manifestations. (5) As the projects identified by the Committee have been developmental and seek to address long-term systemic change, objectives have been partially met. (6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(3) Consistent with the terms of reference and to enable the practical work to be undertaken, meetings were initially determined by the Chair, thereafter three meetings have been scheduled annually. (4) The objectives are: To promote a clear understanding of what racism is, the ways in which it is reinforced and how it affects everyone; To recognise, challenge and work towards eliminating racism in all its forms in Western Australia; To create a culture in our society which seeks to include all members, and respects and appreciates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity; and To develop and implement practical and workable strategies to address racism in all its manifestations. (5) As the projects identified by the Committee have been developmental and seek to address long-term systemic change, objectives have been partially met. (6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(4) The objectives are: To promote a clear understanding of what racism is, the ways in which it is reinforced and how it affects everyone; To recognise, challenge and work towards eliminating racism in all its forms in Western Australia; To create a culture in our society which seeks to include all members, and respects and appreciates cultural, religious and linguistic diversity; and To develop and implement practical and workable strategies to address racism in all its manifestations. (5) As the projects identified by the Committee have been developmental and seek to address long-term systemic change, objectives have been partially met. (6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
(6) & (7) Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
Together with law reform on racial vilification and the new WA Charter of Multiculturalism, long-term initiatives to address systemic racial discrimination have been identified. These are: The Public Sector Racism and Equality Program. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in the public sector as a service provider to the Western Australian community. Racism in Schools. The program is designed to address systemic racial discrimination in schools; and, A discussion paper examining racial vilification legislation in WA, which was released by the Premier on 5 August 2004.
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