Perrett welcomes multicultural advisory group
Federal Member for Moreton Graham Perrett has welcomed the appointment of the new Australian Multicultural Advisory Council.
Mr Perrett said the council would bring new cultural diversity perspective to the Australian Government.
“Apart from our Indigenous heritage, Australia is a country built on immigration and that continues to be the case today,” he said.
“Immigration brings a rich diversity to Australian society and culture and it also creates some challenges along the way.
“In the Moreton electorate, more than one in three was born overseas making our community a vibrant example of multiculturalism in action.
“The new council will advise the government on practical approaches to promoting social cohesion, the engagement of migrants in Australian society, and overcoming racism and intolerance.”
Mr Perrett said AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou would chair the 16-member council.
Members of the new council are: Andrew Demetriou (chair), Susai Benjamin, Hass Dellal OAM, Joumanah El Matrah, Carmen Garcia, Sylwia Greda-Bogusz, Rhonda Jacobsen, Gail Ker, Voula Messimeri AM, Nola Randall-Mohk, Brian Schwartz AM, Rauf Soulio, Casta Tungaraza, Craig Waterhouse, Samina Yasmeen and Katie Young OAM.
The council is expected to meet for the first time early in the New Year.
“Apart from our Indigenous heritage, Australia is a country built on immigration and that continues to be the case today,” he said.
“Immigration brings a rich diversity to Australian society and culture and it also creates some challenges along the way.
“In the Moreton electorate, more than one in three was born overseas making our community a vibrant example of multiculturalism in action.
“The new council will advise the government on practical approaches to promoting social cohesion, the engagement of migrants in Australian society, and overcoming racism and intolerance.”
Mr Perrett said AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou would chair the 16-member council.
Members of the new council are: Andrew Demetriou (chair), Susai Benjamin, Hass Dellal OAM, Joumanah El Matrah, Carmen Garcia, Sylwia Greda-Bogusz, Rhonda Jacobsen, Gail Ker, Voula Messimeri AM, Nola Randall-Mohk, Brian Schwartz AM, Rauf Soulio, Casta Tungaraza, Craig Waterhouse, Samina Yasmeen and Katie Young OAM.
The council is expected to meet for the first time early in the New Year.
12/17/08
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