Based on the research and experience of AAIMS members, and research on ethnic and religious diversity more generally, AAIMS has made a submission to the Select Committee on Strengthening Multiculturalism. The main arguments cited include;
- Enshrining multicultural principles in legislation and establishing a multicultural commission with fact-gathering and action capabilities are the right pathways towards strengthening our multicultural society, enhancing the rule of law and promoting equality.
- Legislative measures guarantee better and more explicit recognition of diversity and social inclusion.
- Political leaders must ensure the success of multicultural policies, especially by setting a higher standard of discourse on the topic of immigration, equal opportunity in the workforce, social inclusion and related matters.
The submission in full can be found below:
Submission in PDF