Migration to Australia from its neighbours in Asia is steadily increasing. Should we represent their cultures with public holidays? Read more:
Some say this means Australia should adopt more diverse public holidays.A call for Australia to adopt more diverse public holidays has received mixed reactions from migrant communities, but the intention of promoting multiculturalism has been unilaterally welcomed.
"Australia is a multicultural country that often is fairly monocultural in its institutions, and that is an image that's projected to the wider region," he told SBS News. Mr Singh said an alternative to making a public holiday could be a yearly message from the government paying respect to the community.
"During the week of Chinese New Year, the Melbourne City Council could provide 20 per cent discounts on hospitality and food expenses," he said.
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