The Victorian Government is developing a new multicultural policy statement with the aim of launching it during Cultural Diversity Week 2016.
The Hon Robin Scott MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, invites you to a public consultation to hear your views on the draft multicultural policy statement.Our diversity is increasing as more migrants settle here. Victorians now come from more than 200 countries, speak 260 languages and dialects and follow 135 religious faiths.
Today, we speak more languages than ever before, have a richer culture and are part of networks and relationships that extend to more and more places around the world.
More than a quarter (26%) of Victorians were born overseas. Almost half of our population (46%) were either born overseas or have at least one parent who was born overseas.
The top ten countries of birth for Victorians are England, India, China, New Zealand, Italy, Vietnam, Greece, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Philippines.
In addition to Aboriginal languages, more than 23% of Victorians speak a language other than English at home (compared to 18% Australia-wide). Around 1.23 million people speak another language, an increase of 23% from 2006 to 2011. The top ten languages, other than English, spoken at home are Italian, Greek, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Arabic, Turkish, Hindi, Punjabi and Macedonian.Multicultural Affairs portfolio and VMC is excited to seek your support and feedback. The session will involve a welcome and introduction from Minister Scott, followed by a panel discussion and questions from the floor.
Promoting human rights and equalityWhere: Treasury Theatre, Lower plaza, 1 Macarthur Street, East Melbourne
The Government’s strong view is that there is no place for sexism, racism, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia or transphobia in Victoria. Accordingly, we will work to counter activities and ideas that prevent participation and a sense of belonging, including discrimination, racism and vilification − whether based on gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality or ability.
Bookings: To confirm your attendance at this event, please visit EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/multicultural-policy-statement-public-consultation-tickets-20934493634
Pre-Event: Attendees can read the consultation draft of the multicultural policy statement ahead of the consultation.
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Victorian Multicultural Commission
Website http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au