Ms Jacinta Brack:

I concur with what Dr. Casey said. What diversity looks like must work in tandem with what the safeguards will be. In other words, to have greater representation in the media, in this case of Travellers, as has been referred to, they need to know that once they are communicating and dialoguing in a media space they will not subsequently suffer online hate or racism against them. We feel strongly that the safeguards are necessary in order to increase involvement. A wide berth of actions arise from the commission's report. We agree with most of them, but we must not be overly expectant that it will realistically happen quickly for the community. We also know we must accept the reality that there is educational disadvantage. For instance, perhaps the criteria are too high when internship places are being looked at. Prior life experiences are an important part of it as well.

We concur that Travellers must be part of the dialogue in shaping media content. An advisory forum for the public service or private media will be important to inform and shape what that looks like. That is a first step in the process.