A recent poll has linked a decline in support for both current migration levels and multiculturalism, which coincides with growing fears about economic and social safety. Krushna Devsinh Ravalji (inset), Youth Commissioner at the Victorian Multicultural Commission, shares his views. Credit: AAP/Supplied
Support for multiculturalism remains strong in Australia, but new findings from the Lowy Institute point to a notable shift in public sentiment. With approval for cultural diversity falling from 90 to 73 per cent in a year, and 55 per cent believing immigration levels are too high, anti-racism educator Krushna Devsinh Ravalji explains the economic, political and social forces shaping these changing attitudes and how trust can be rebuilt.
Support for multiculturalism remains strong in Australia, but new findings from the Lowy Institute point to a notable shift in public sentiment. With approval for cultural diversity falling from 90 to 73 per cent in a year, and 55 per cent believing immigration levels are too high, anti-racism educator Krushna Devsinh Ravalji explains the economic, political and social forces shaping these changing attitudes and how trust can be rebuilt.
