Multicultural programs get $71m investment

The federal government is putting $71 million towards social cohesion programs, such as community language classes and religious tolerance education.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and David Coleman, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Source: AAP Image/Andrew Taylor

The federal government is putting $71 million towards ensuring multiculturalism blossoms across Australia.

Immigration Minister David Coleman announced the scheme on Wednesday as part of the government's migration plan.

The money will go towards various programs to "promote, encourage, celebrate multicultural Australia", the minister said.

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