'Accidentally divisive': misgivings about multicultural plan shot down

A majority of Lake Macquarie councillors endorsed a new multicultural plan and its mentions of racism, despite accusations ...
East Asia Forum

Australia’s fragile multicultural consensus under threat

Anti-immigration rallies around Australia in late August and mid-October exposed public divides over migration, social cohesion and national identity. The rise of anti-immigration sentiment ...
The Conversation

Cracks in social cohesion - the major parties must commit to reinvigorating multiculturalism

Andrew Jakubowicz was a consultant to the Multicultural Framework Review on research. In the run up to the May 3 election, questions are being raised about the value of multiculturalism as a public ...
The Diplomat

4 Key Myths That Manufacture an Immigration ‘Crisis’ in Australia

A so-called Australian immigration crisis is a central election issue, but it’s based on misconceptions easily debunked by any examination of the evidence. Immigration has been a pawn for political ...
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Community leaders say weekend rallies stir memories of White Australia policy

Multicultural Australians have spoken out about the fear and harm they say was caused by the weekend's anti-immigration events, attended by prominent neo-Nazis. Across capital cities and regional ...
The Conversation

Trump has begun dismantling America’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here’s why Australia may not follow suit

Judy Lundy has received funding from the Western Australian government and Rutgers University in the US. Uma Jogulu has received funding from the Australian Research Council, Western Australian ...