Australia is navigating a complex social landscape shaped by misinformation, online hate, antisemitism, Islamophobia and anti-immigration sentiment. Longstanding challenges affecting First Nations peoples and concerns within multicultural communities including Indian Australians, continue to shape the national conversation. In this interview, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman discusses where Australia stands on these issues, their impact on communities and the pathways to strengthening social cohesion and building a more inclusive society.
