{
  "id": 16805142,
  "title": "Missing data hides true reality of deep racism problems",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/missing-data-hides-true-reality-of-deep-racism-problems",
  "topic": null,
  "section": null,
  "published": "2026-10-27T20:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://theleader.com.au/story/9381196/missing-data-hides-true-reality-of-deep-racism-problems"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Australian Human Rights Commission has highlighted that inadequate data collection is erasing the true extent of racism in Australia. Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman stated that current data on race and racism is fragmented or collected inconsistently, leading to severe under-reporting of people's experiences. Mr. Sivaraman emphasized that racist violence is rampant, yet there is a lack of effective means to collect data on where it occurs, who it affects, and suitable solutions. He explained that data is gathered from various sources, including police reports, community organizations, and complaints filed with the commission, indicating a microcosm of the broader societal racism issue. Additionally, several barriers discourage people from reporting racism, such as fear of retaliation, and the belief that reporting is futile. The watchdog recommends establishing a national anti-racism plan, involving an advisory group with representatives from Indigenous communities and others, to ensure data sovereignty. Sivaraman noted Australia's history of problematic data collection, particularly concerning Indigenous peoples, and advocated for a co-designed, strengths-based approach that respects First Nations data sovereignty.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}