Opinion

The Senate has voted to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum. What is it, and why does it matter?

By Leticia Anderson, Kathomi Gatwiri
Updated June 24 2021 - 3:20pm, first published 5:25am
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson's motion to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum was supported by the Coalition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
One Nation senator Pauline Hanson's motion to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum was supported by the Coalition. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Senate on Monday voted in support of a motion calling on the federal government to reject critical race theory from the national curriculum.

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