The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Tuesday said that it stands with its Australian affiliate, the Media, Arts and Entertainment Alliance (MEAA), in condemning the systemic racism and discrimination against Indigenous and minority media workers in Australia.

The statement comes in the light of veteran journalist Stan Grant stepping down from his role as a program host and columnist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) after no action was taken by the media outlet against sustained online racial abuse aimed at the journalist and his family.