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By Neeraj Nanda
Melbourne, 4 December: Senator Penny Wong, representing South Australia in the Senate and Leader of Opposition in the Senate and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews today batted for multiculturalism saying it is the diversity and inclusion which is the force that drives Australia. Both the Labour leaders were addressing the big gathering at the Labour MP from Clarinda Hom Lim’s 23 rd Clayton Annual Multicultural Banquet at the Anabella Reception, Clayton South.
Criticizing One Nation for its anti-migration utterings Penny Wong said, “The values of diversity and inclusion were the driving force of Australia and openness has led to the most successful multicultural society.”
“Migration benefits our country”, she said.
Pointing out at the different communities attending the Banquet, she said, “This is what Australia looks like.”
Premier Daniel Andrews while detailing Victoria’s infrastructure investments and vital steps on the health and community safety fronts said, “multiculturalism is a precious gift that we have and it forms part of Labour Values.”
“Every member of the Labour team always defends and respects multiculturalism and inclusion,” he said.
Hong Lim expressed his happiness at the vast support from different communities for the Banquet and thanked them for their presence while welcoming all the guests.
Subcontinent Friends of Labour (SCFOL) was among the about hundred organisations, groups, factions, and businesses that attended the Banquet.
A variety of cultural items were also staged by different community cultural groups.
