Kimberley Kitching (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Government Accountability) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 26 November 2020:

Issues facing diaspora communities in Australia, with particular reference to:

(a) support offered to diaspora community associations and similar organisations, including government grants and other funding;

(b) safety concerns among diaspora communities, and means for strengthening the protection and resilience of vulnerable groups;

(c) barriers to the full participation of diaspora communities in Australia's democratic and social institutions, and mechanisms for addressing these barriers;

(d) opportunities to strengthen communication and partnerships between government and diaspora communities in Australia; and

(e) any related matters.

Question agreed to.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I seek leave to make a short statement.

Scott Ryan (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Leave is granted for one minute.

Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The government provides support to and engages with all Australians, including multicultural communities. More than 1,700 multicultural communities engagements occurred in April alone. The minister has regular meetings with key leaders of multicultural communities across the country.

Question agreed to.