Ethnic Communities' Councils excluded from budget lock-up

The Department of Treasury is seen reflected in a fountain in Canberra

The Department of Treasury is seen reflected in a fountain in Canberra Source: AAP

Australia's peak multicultural body has been excluded from next Tuesday's budget lock up, as migrant groups call for more funding for anti-racism campaigns and settlement services.


The Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils says its exclusion from the lock up is a worrying indication of the government's attitude to multicultural communities.


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