Indigenous Australians report increased instances of racism

2 July 2025

Dana Morse, writing for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation:

Experiences of racism included verbal abuse, social media abuse, being refused entry or service, being prevented from renting a property, and physical violence, with younger First Nations people reporting higher levels of racism than other age groups. Racial discrimination was experienced at the hands of police, taxis and rideshare services, government services, hospitality and utility providers, and employers.

The Australian Reconciliation Barometer is a biennial study, and the only measure of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

The most recent study has reported a significant rise in racist incidents in the last ten years. Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine also notes that while Indigenous Australians are experiencing more racism, many are also now more likely to report these incidents.