Yesterday, Albanese acknowledged racism and white supremacy against First Peoples while defending his failing Closing the Gap plan. They were hollow words of false hope. More than a year after receiving the National Anti-Racism Framework, his government still hasn’t formally responded, let alone begun implementing recommendations. Racism against First Peoples is real and rising, and it’s a threat to our lives. We don’t need more empty speeches. We need action. | Senator Lidia Thorpe