Government to Establish New Multicultural Affairs Office Under Promoted Anne Aly

Government to establish new Multicultural Affairs Office under promoted Anne Aly

The new office will carve out responsibilities from the Home Affairs portfolio, including multimillion dollar grants programs.

Labor Announces New ‘Office for Multicultural Affairs’

In response to an increase in anti-Semitic and anti-Palestine incidents, the Albanese government will set up a new Office for Multicultural Affairs within the Home Affairs Department. Multicultural Minister Anne Aly and Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke jointly announced the initiative on June 3, calling multiculturalism “a fundamental aspect of our identity.” The office will oversee services such as settlement support, migrant English programs, …

Home Affairs restructures to put a focus on multicultural affairs

New Office for Multicultural Affairs established to promote diversity and support migrant services in Australia.

Council finally agrees to multicultural input

A MOTION to establish a Multicultural Advisory Committee in Ipswich – introduced during National Reconciliation Week – was initially voted down by Council before being conditionally approved for a six-month trial period. Councillor Pye Augustine, who brought forward the motion, said the committee was essential to ensure the city’s multicultural communities had a voice in local government. “Ipswich is home to more than 22,000 residents who speak …

SSI welcomes establishment of Multicultural Affairs Office

Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has welcomed the establishment of an Office of Multicultural Affairs, saying it is a strong signal the Albanese government is committed to strengthening support for a stronger multicultural Australia. Australia is now more diverse – ethnically, linguistically, culturally – than ever with the 2021 Census reporting that just under half the population are migrants or have a parent…

Business Spotlight: Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre

Since 1976, the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre has supported newcomers in building successful lives in Canada. The Centre helps immigrants overcome barriers through language programs, settlement services, and employment support. Many former clients now volunteer, giving back to the community that welcomed them. Their Employment Solutions program offers services to help newcomers enter the workforce, including resume building, …