Inquiry hears Indigenous media leaders describe racism and abuse

Indigenous media leaders tell an inquiry that Indigenous journalists face racism and abuse in the course of their work. Testimony describes the negative treatment Indigenous journalists experience, with allegations presented to the hearing about the scale and nature of the harm. The reports say the inquiry also raises questions about accountability and inclusion within the broader media environment. According to the accounts, Australia’s two major football codes do not appear at the hearing despite being linked to the proceedings. The absence of the football organisations is noted alongside the evidence provided by Indigenous media figures about discriminatory conduct. Across the coverage, the central focus is on firsthand accounts from Indigenous journalists and media leaders regarding racism and abuse, and on the inquiry’s attempt to examine how such treatment occurs and who may be responsible. The articles do not indicate a final outcome or specific findings in the material provided, but they describe the hearing as a platform for detailing experiences of racism that the leaders say Indigenous journalists continue to encounter.