A group of 6 - Group of Six Vasiliki Nihas Bogiatzis OAM Marie Coleman AO PSM Helen L’Orange AM Steve Mark AM Christopher Scarf, Jozefa Sobski AM
Informed by Australian and international evidence, including case studies in interfaith dialogue, community relations and facilitated dialogue, the submission urges the Commission to consider: ……………………..
5.That the Commission recommend legislating a Human Rights Act as a central structural reform, addressing systemic gaps in rights protection and strengthening what Human Rights Commission President Hugh de Kretser described as “fraying social cohesion,” with consideration given to incorporating a Multicultural Act within it.
6.That the study of Multiculturalism in Australia be incorporated within the school civics curriculum.
Bondi continues to confront our sense of national identity. Yet it also produced a powerful symbol of multicultural success. Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old Syrian Muslim, wrestled a weapon from one of the gunmen, was shot twice, and likely saved countless lives.
Our capacity to prioritise shared humanity above religious difference and ideology speaks to who we are as Australians.