Introduction:
- perpetuating myths and stereotypes in the media
- 'The Colour of Money', Damien Murphy, The Bulletin, October 95
- Comment:
- Executive Officer of the Aboriginal Justice Advisory Group, Gail Wallace, on the media's role in bridging the cultural gap
- Executive Director, Strategy & Review Branch, NSW Police, Neil Bridge, on the reality of policing in Redfern
- ABC TV Indigenous Programs Unit producer/presenter, Michelle Tuahine, on the media's stereotyping of Indigenous Australians
- 'Black is not a Colour', Letter to the Editor from HREOC's Zita Antonios and Mick Dodson, The Bulletin, 31 Oct 95
Please note that none of the reports in the case studies have been the subject of complaints or queries under the Racial Hatred Act.
Neil Bridge, Executive Director, Strategy & Review Branch, NSW Police Service, comments on the reality of policing in Redfern:
Statistics held by the Service rank Redfern fourth out of the five inner city patrols, in relation to a selection of incidents including Steal from Person, Assault, Motor Vehicle Theft, etc.
The local police endeavour to enforce the law uniformly throughout Redfern including Eveleigh Street. It should be noted that despite continuing negative press, Eveleigh Street is no different to many other areas of Sydney.
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