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The quest for educational equity is a significant challenge in Australia, mirroring global concerns about racial disparities in educational outcomes. In Australia, these disparities are profoundly marked among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students compared to their non-Indigenous peers, as well as among students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. This article explores the impact […]

The acknowledgment and respect for Indigenous sovereignties and rights remain central to Australia’s journey towards reconciliation and justice. Indigenous Australians, comprising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, have lived on this continent for over 65,000 years, maintaining complex cultures, languages, and connections to the land. The concept of Indigenous sovereignty challenges the dominant narratives of

In the ongoing dialogue about race and racism, understanding the concept of whiteness is crucial. Whiteness does not simply refer to skin color but is a structural position of privilege and power deeply embedded in societal norms and systems. This article aims to unpack the complexities of whiteness, highlighting the privileges it entails, the power

In Australia, the fight for racial justice is both profound and enduring, woven into the very fabric of the nation’s history. Central to this narrative is the resilience and activism of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who have long resisted colonial oppression and worked tirelessly for recognition, rights, and reparative justice. This article traces

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has emerged as a pivotal lens through which scholars, activists, and the wider public examine and contest the structures and dynamics of race and racism. Originally developed in the United States as a theoretical and interpretive mode that addresses the complex ways race and power intersect, CRT has found fertile ground