Issues, Projects and Campaigns

The AAC continues to run proactive projects; research the effects of, and develop, implement and advocate for wide ranging solutions to, racism; and consistently promote human rights and community relations. The AAC also maintains our advocacy and communication with media, government, community organisations, business and the public, constantly raising the profile of issues of concern to all Australians.

Current Projects

Government liaison

The AAC continues to communicate with political leaders, the media and the wider community to encourage them to refrain from attributing blame for these events to any particular race or religion. more...

Media liaison and monitoring

High profile and widespread media coverage on the issues of: racial vilification; the need to support the local Arabic community; and the importance of not stereotyping the Arab region or its people. more...

How to promote wider education and diversity within schools

What can teachers, and schools in general, do to promote wider education and diversity within schools? more...

Issues

The AAC profiled the Gaza Flotilla last week out of concern that the attempt to transport aid and raise awareness of the plight of the people of Gaza would have disastrous consequences. more...

The AAC encourages all Australians to take an active interest in the courageous activities of the 750 men and women onboard the Freedom Flotilla. more...

Palestine
For over 50 years now, the Palestinians have been subject to a harsh and inhumane Israeli rule. As Australians, we urge the government to work towards an unconditional end to Israel’s continuing, and illegitimate, violations of Palestinian human rights. more...

Iraq

The AAC has worked hard to heighten awareness in Australia of the effects of sanctions on the Iraq people, and advocated for the lifting of the sanctions to facilaite rebuilding of infrastructure and the availability of medicines and essential services. more...