ਪੇਸ਼ ਹੈ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਮੈਲਕਮ ਟਰਨਬੁੱਲ ਦਾ ਦੀਵਾਲੀ ਸੰਦੇਸ਼

In his special Diwali message PM Turnbull said, "Diwali is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge our great fortune to live in a land of peace and tolerance where diversity is valued and celebrated."

He went on to add that Australia is "the most successful multicultural nation on earth," which "shines brightly as a beacon", in a world ravaged by divisions and conflict.

Here is the full statement released by Mr Turnbull on the occasion of Diwali.

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