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Social cohesion is declining in Australia: Explainer 30 Dec

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Social cohesion in Australia is at a 17-year low, with the economy, housing, immigration, and conflicts overseas are all impacting communities in Australia. The annual report by the Scanlon Foundation has found attitudes towards multiculturalism remain mostly positive, views of immigration and major religions are declining. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.


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By Rania Yallop, Sudarshani Ambegoda

Presented by Sudarshani Ambegoda

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Social cohesion in Australia is at a 17-year low, with the economy, housing, immigration, and conflicts overseas are all impacting communities in Australia. The annual report by the Scanlon Foundation has found attitudes towards multiculturalism remain mostly positive, views of immigration and major religions are declining. Listen to SBS Sinhala explainer for more information.



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