The day to day reactions faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in urban areas of Australia has worsened dramatically. Examples of racist behaviour such as people crossing the road rather than walking past an Aboriginal person are common and racist violence is increasing. The health and other consequences of social inequality are clear. Most of us are not comfortable with a confrontationist, divided and grossly unequal society, whatever political views we hold. Australia needs all people who are concerned about having a cohesive egalitarian society to stand up and be counted.
Racist rhetoric needs to be responded to.
People who mindlessly spout misinformation need to be engaged in a dialogue. Myths such as how well off Aboriginal people are and all the benefits they supposedly get need to be challenged.