The boycott by Black models at Melbourne Fashion Week sheds light on the industry-wide racism and discrimination they face in Australia. The models allege being paid significantly less than their white counterparts, experiencing the use of racial slurs, and derogatory comments about African hair. They accuse brands of tokenism, hiring Black models during fashion weeks for PR purposes but not providing consistent work opportunities. The models are speaking out in hopes of bringing about reform and greater diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry.