A disproportionate number of police searches against Aboriginal, African, Middle Eastern and Pacific Island communities has prompted accusations against Victoria Police of racially discriminating.

Research by the Centre Against Racial Profiling found people perceived by police to be Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander were 15 times more likely to be searched than white people in 2024, but were less likely to be found with prohibited items, such as drugs or weapons.

A new report shows Aboriginal, African, Middle Eastern and Pacific Island communities account for a disproportionate number of searches and interactions involving force by Victoria Police. Credit: Jason South

First Nations people were also 10 times more likely to have force, or the threat of force used against them by po

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