Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

MULTICULTURALISM ACT 2023 (NO. 3 OF 2023) - SCHEDULE 1

Schedule 1     Charter for multiculturalism

(see s 7)

The Legislative Assembly believes our community is enriched by the long and continuous cultures of the first peoples of Australia and the diverse cultures, languages, religious or spiritual beliefs of the many other people who have made our community their home. Accordingly, we say:

Regardless of your background and experiences, and how you have come to be in the ACT—

1     you are welcome and your contributions to our community are valued

2     you are free and safe to express, practise, maintain and celebrate your cultural, religious and spiritual identity

3     you are entitled to use, preserve and share your language

4     you are free to participate as equals in the civic, cultural, economic, educational, political and social life of the ACT

5     you are entitled to equitable access to information, services and programs provided to our community

We have a shared responsibility to—

6     value the contributions of all people, regardless of their backgrounds and experiences

7     embrace and realise the benefits that diversity brings to our civic, cultural, economic, educational, political and social life

8     create a harmonious and unified community based on mutual respect, trust and understanding

9     end racism and other forms of unlawful discrimination.