A major study to be released this week will detail the extent of racism against First Nations people in Australian workplaces.

Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth), a survey of more than 1,100 Indigenous employees by the Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) at the University of Technology Sydney, will be launched on Wednesday in Sydney.

CIPW Director, Professor Nareen Young, said the results of the research will be a wake-up call to employers and all levels of government.

"Although, many people are likely to find the findings of our research disturbing, the report also details positive strategies that can be employed to overcome racism," Professor Young said.

The research also tracks progress since the first Gari Yala study six years ago.

Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth): Centreing the Work Experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2025-2026 was conducted by the Centre for Indigenous People and Work at the University of Technology of Sydney. The research was made possible by the founding sponsorship of the NAB Foundation.

The launch of Gari Yala will be followed by a facilitated panel discussion: From Evidence to Action - Confronting Racism in Australian Workplaces. Panellists will be Professor Young, Race Discrimination Commissioner Giri Sivaraman, and Reconciliation Australia CEO Karen Mundine. The panel will be facilitated by Richard Mulhallen - Executive, Talent at NAB.

The launch event on Wednesday, 11 March, will run from 10am to 12pm at the UTS Business School: Building 8, 14/28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo, Level 3 Foyer.