The Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) urges the Federal Government to maintain fairness and justice in any proposal to extend the waiting period and to increase the English language requirement for Australian citizenship. The controversial Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill that was struck down by the […]
The Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) recently published the responses to their election policy survey on multicultural issues – https://mcot.org.au/2018-election-policy-survey-responses/ The Council expressed disappointment that none of the major parties gave a firm commitment to a introducing a Multicultural Act in the coming term of government. The Council is of the view that an Act […]
In early 2018, the Multicultural Council of Tasmania, with advice from our members, prepared an Election Policy Survey which was sent to all parties and independents running in the election. We have put together a summary of the specific responses to the questions that we posed. Some parties provided a more detailed response and […]
Additional Support is Welcome! The Multicultural Council of Tasmania is thrilled to hear about the increase in core operational funding of $20,000 per year. This will mean that the Council has core operational funding of $110,000 and make it much easier for us to undertake our work around the state. The Council turns 40 years old […]
The Multicultural Council of Tasmania thanked Tasmanian Senators for their role in the rejection of the proposed citizenship bill in the Senate yesterday. The CEO of the Council, Anna Reynolds said that Tasmanian migrant organisations were relieved that the bill had been rejected. “The changes were poorly designed and unfair. The proposals were causing a […]
Submission – Senate Committee Inquiry Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and other Measures) Bill 2017 The Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) is the peak body for ethnic and cultural community organisations in the state. The organisation turns 40 in 2018 and provides a voice for Tasmanians born overseas and those […]
Multicultural Council encourages people to make submissions to the Senate Inquiry by next Friday 21 July Background The Australian Senate is conducting an inquiry of the Australian Citizenship Legislation Amendment (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and other Measures) Bill 2017. This Bill will dramatically change the rules determining qualification for Australian citizenship by: Extending […]
28 April 2017 The Multicultural Council of Tasmania welcomes additional funding from the Tasmanian Government as part of a push for ‘wrap-around’ services to newly arrived migrants. On 28th April the Tasmanian Government announced an additional $180,000 over 3 years to the Council, to work with Local Government to create a welcoming environment for […]
Events are happening across the state to celebrate diversity during the state’s second Harmony Week. Tasmanians are being encouraged to take part in the state’s week-long multicultural celebration when it kicks off this Monday 20 March. Harmony Week events are taking place across Tasmania from 20 – 26 March to promote community harmony and celebrate […]
Context The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights is conducting an inquiry into freedom of speech in Australia. This inquiry will look at: – Whether parts of the Racial Discrimination Act (including sections 18C and 18D) impose unreasonable restrictions upon freedom of speech, and if so, how 18C and 18D should be reformed – Whether […]
