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Multicultural affairs—government policy
(Question No 347)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 9 June 2017:
(1) What plans are there to better understand, as well as meet the needs of a (a) changing and (b) maturing multicultural community.
(2) Are there any plans to develop an inclusive community-consulted and led, multicultural policy that listens to, understands and commits to addressing the priorities and needs of newly arrived migrants, refugees and established multicultural communities; if so, what do the plans detail and when will they be implemented; if not, what is being done to ensure that the needs of the multicultural community are being met.
(3) What plans are there to address unique needs for (a) health and (b) pastoral care for an ageing multicultural community, and when will they be implemented.
(4) Is there a plan to consult and cooperate with the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) to (a) identify targeted services to vulnerable members of our community and (b) undertake community consultation for the development of comprehensive policy framework and programs; if not, what arrangements are in place to ensure that comprehensive policy frameworks and programs are being developed for the most effective benefit of the multicultural community.
(5) Is there a plan to fund more multicultural events throughout the year in addition to the annual National Multicultural Festival; if so, (a) how much funding has been allocated and (b) what are the details of the plan; if not, (c) what is the reason for the rejection of such funding and (d) what is being done to address the growing need for more ways to celebrate multiculturalism in the ACT community.
(6) Are there any plans to fund youth multicultural events; if so, (a) how much funding has been allocated and (b) what are the details of the plan; if not, (c) what is the reason for the rejection of such funding and (d) what is being done to address the growing need for more ways to celebrate multiculturalism amongst youth in the ACT community.
(7) What plans are there to nurture a deeper understanding of the diverse culture of the ACT community at the annual National Multicultural Festival.
(8) Is there a plan to collaborate with the CMCF to identify and implement ways to improve the annual National Multicultural Festival in 2018; if not, what plans are being made to ensure that there is proper consultation with the multicultural community, in order to address their needs and advice in regards to improving understanding and appreciation of a diversity of cultures in the ACT community.
Ms Stephen-Smith: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) (a)-(b)
The new Multicultural Advisory Council (MAC) will provide the Minister with direct and well informed advice on matters relating to culturally diverse communities in
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