People from various nations and countries enjoy entertainment events organized by Federation Square to entertain the general public in Melbourne on the weekend – February 2025. Photo curtesy: SPD.
Harmony Week 2025, which runs from March 17 to 23, is marked by a number of community events across Australia. However, Dr Salut Muhidin, a senior lecturer and demographer in the Department of Business at Macquarie University, reminds us that historically Harmony Day is a commemoration of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which aims to celebrate Australia’s multiculturalism and foster inclusivity, respect and belonging for all. The question is how far have we gone?
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