During the dinner celebrating the 128th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations at Parliament House, SBS Filipino interviewed Wayne Farnham, Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria; Evan Mulholland MP, Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs; and Viv Nguyen, Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
Key Points
- The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, led by Consul General Jesus Domingo, spearheaded a dinner at Parliament House to celebrate the 128th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations, which coincided with Philippine Independence Day.
- Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria Co-Chair Wayne Farnham highlights how this bipartisan group is driving deeper grassroots engagement and strengthening economic ties.
- Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs Evan Mulholland MP outlines why this parliamentary connection serves as a crucial milestone for the Filipino community across Australia.
By having this friendship group, it gives the Filipino community someone to reach out to... It’s a great example of what can happen when you have that engagement between parliamentarians and communities.Wayne Farnham, co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of the Philippines in Victoria
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