10   multiculturalism in australia

The order of the day having been read for the resumption of the debate on the motion of Mr L. D. T. Ferguson—That this House:

(1)    notes the Federal Government’s formal response to the recommendations provided by the Australian Multicultural Advisory Council; and

(2)    calls on the House of Representatives to:

(a)    endorse ‘The People of Australia’ policy which recognises the importance of the economic and social benefits of Australia’s diversity;

(b)   recognise the success of multiculturalism in Australia and policies that reinforce the benefits our diverse communities bring;

(c)    reaffirm support for multiculturalism in Australia and condemn political strategies or tactics that incite division and seek to vilify communities; and

(d)   continue the tradition of bipartisan support for multiculturalism and multicultural policy in Australia sustained by successive Governments over the years—

Question—That the motion be agreed to—put and passed.