Victoria's New Multicultural Policy Released
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"Premier John Brumby released the Victorian Government’s new multicultural policy which sets out a framework for continuing to strengthen and promote multiculturalism across the state. At the opening event for 2009 Cultural Diversity Week, the annual Premier’s Gala Dinner, Mr Brumby said All of Us re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to multiculturalism and the vital role it played in Victoria. “In Victoria we come from dynamic and diverse backgrounds and our Government is taking action to continue to strengthen multiculturalism because it is such an important part of who we are,” Mr Brumby said. “All of Us delivers on this Government’s commitment to multiculturalism and sets out key principles to ensure we continue to make the most of the opportunities it brings to advance Victoria even further. It demonstrates ways in which we can achieve a socially progressive society and make the most of the social, cultural and economic benefits that are an inherent part of being a multicultural state."