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Inquiry into Migration and Multiculturalism in Australia

18 March 2013

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Preliminary pages	(PDF 485KB)

Chapter 1 Introduction	(PDF 136KB)
Terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Structure of the report

Chapter 2 Multiculturalism—an overview	(PDF 479KB)
Introduction Our cultural diversity: a brief history The foundations of Australian multicultural policy The recent migration context Restating multiculturalism: the People of Australia Support for the policy framework Conclusion

Chapter 3 The anti-racism framework and multiculturalism	(PDF 547KB)
Introduction The Anti-Racism Partnership and Strategy The rise of intolerance Measuring attitudinal change Discourse on racism and diversity Not race but culture The politics of multiculturalism The role of the media Reviewing race discrimination laws Race vilification Regulating systemic and cyber racism The impact of racism More visible, more vulnerable Racism in service provision Our multicultural identity Developing a narrative of connection Recommending against racism Reviewing the Anti–Racism Strategy Concluding comments

Chapter 4 Religious diversity: questions about Islam	(PDF 572KB)
Introduction A multi-faith community Equality within the law: concerns about Islam Demands for Islamic law Understanding Shari’ah Challenges for modern Islam A model for respect within the law Social cohesion post 9/11 Comparisons with Europe Concerns about ghettoisation The importance of intercultural dialogue Addressing extremism Building cross-cultural awareness Concluding comments

Chapter 5 Multiculturalism and the Social Inclusion Agenda	(PDF 307KB)
Introduction The role of multiculturalism in the Federal Government’s Social Inclusion Agenda

Chapter 6 National approach to planning and policy	(PDF 397KB)
Introduction Australian Multicultural Council (AMC) Federal multicultural policy Multicultural policy at the State and Local level State policies Local government Centralised approach

Chapter 7 Research	(PDF 192KB)
Bureau of Immigration Research Current immigration research

Chapter 8 Diaspora communities	(PDF 255KB)
Introduction Defining diaspora Contribution of diaspora communities to Australia’s international relationships Investment and commercial opportunities Australia’s regional and state relationships The Australian diaspora Senate Inquiry into Australian expatriates Strengthening the contribution of diasporas Pacific Islands community Data and research

Chapter 9 Settlement and participation	(PDF 426KB)
Introduction English language training Adult Migrant English Program Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP) Workplace English Language and Literacy Program (WELL) Cultural competency Report into the effectiveness of cross-cultural training in the Australian context Ongoing issues of cultural competency Housing Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS) Accommodation barriers for newly arrived migrants and humanitarian entrants CALD women Domestic violence Translating services Youth Government funding and grants Settlement Grants Program Diversity and Social Cohesion Program Social harmony funding Committee comment

Chapter 10 National productive capacity	(PDF 390KB)
Introduction Migrant contribution to national productive capacity Skilled migrants Student migrants Refugee and humanitarian settlers Labour market barriers for skilled migrants and refugees Recognition of overseas skills and qualifications

Chapter 11 Employment issues	(PDF 390KB)
Introduction Barriers to employment Discrimination in the workplace Committee comment Language barriers Australian work experience Job Services Australia New Enterprise Incentive Scheme CALD job seekers Gaps in the provision of services Government, business and community co-operation African Australian Inclusion Program The Social Studio Tasmanian Government The Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre

Chapter 12 Incentives to support new business enterprises	(PDF 202KB)
Introduction The profile of migrant small businesses Humanitarian refugees Supporting migrant business enterprise Small Business Victoria (SBV) The Enterprising Women Project Conclusion

Clarifying Statement - Coalition Members and Senators	(PDF 122KB)

Appendix A – Submissions	(PDF 104KB)

Appendix B – Exhibits	(PDF 93KB)

Appendix C – Witnesses	(PDF 151KB)