Should Australia represent more cultures with public holidays?

Should Australia represent more cultures with public holidays? That's a question being raised as the country continues to see growing migration from non-European countries.

The Opera House is lit up in a gold colour to mark the start of the Diwali Hindu festival in Sydney, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. Source: AAP / DAVID MOIR/AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• There's a call for Australia to adopt more diverse public holidays like Diwali and Lunar New national holidays.
• India, Nepal, China, Vietnam and the Philippines were the top five most common countries of birth among migrants in Australia between 2016-2021.
• Australia currently celebrates seven national public holidays that are recognised in each of the eight states and territories.

Some migrant communities have mixed feedback. Some believe it's a good idea, while others think it would only favour a few.

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