The Federal Government is investigating the rise in racism and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. 

The inquiry is being conducted by The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. It will report back to the government in September. 

The inquiry is urging Indigenous people who have experienced violence and racism to come forward. 


Other stories in this week's episode. 
The Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for the Federal Government to implement a national anti-racism framework. 
And health and safety concerns are rising over 40-thousand cubic metres of asbestos piled up near homes in two New South Wales Indigenous communities. 

This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen

The Federal Government is investigating the rise in racism and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.&nbsp;
The inquiry is being conducted by The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. It will report back to the government in September.&nbsp;
The inquiry is urging Indigenous people who have experienced violence and racism to come forward.&nbsp;
 Other stories in this week's episode.&nbsp;
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<li>The Race Discrimination Commissioner calls for the Federal Government to implement a national anti-racism framework.&nbsp;</li>
<li>And health and safety concerns are rising over 40-thousand cubic metres of asbestos piled up near homes in two New South Wales Indigenous communities.&nbsp;</li>
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This week's episode is hosted by Harrison Pedersen

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National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

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National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.