Dossier
online racism
Coverage of online racism in the Nexus archive.
- Online racism is significantly impacting mental health, First Nations people say: ‘It’s like carrying a bully in your pocket’
The Australian Human Rights Commission is advocating for a digital duty of care to address online racism, particularly on social media platforms. A viral video by a self-declared comedian, who falsely claimed Aboriginal identity and mocked Indigenous issues, has highlighted the mental health impact of such content on First Nations communities.