South Australian Multicultural Charter

Have your say to help shape the South Australian Multicultural Charter

What's being decided?

A draft South Australian Multicultural Charter (Multicultural Charter) has been developed - recognising where we have come from, where we are now and where we want to go to as an inclusive multicultural society that values, respects and supports diversity.

The Multicultural Charter belongs to all South Australians and we would like your feedback on the draft.

Background

The South Australian Multicultural Act 2021 came into operation on 2 December 2021, replacing the former South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Act 1980.

Developing the draft South Australian Multicultural Charter is one key part of bringing this new legislation to life for all South Australians.

The Multicultural Charter contains principles that will guide policy development and help inform service delivery across the state.

The development of the Multicultural Charter involves a three-stage engagement approach.

• The first stage involved the establishment of a Charter Working Group, which is guiding the Charter’s overall development.
• The second stage involved holding Stakeholder Engagement Forums in early August 2022. The first and second stages of the engagement process are now complete.
• The third and final stage is this public and community consultation, which is vital part of the Multicultural Charter development process.

For more information on the engagement approach, please refer to the Consultation Map.

Get involved

The Multicultural Charter belongs to all South Australians and you have a unique opportunity to be involved.

We invite you to provide feedback on the draft South Australian Multicultural Charter and to consider if the principles reflect a South Australia you want to live in.

Members of the South Australian Multicultural Commission, the leading advisory body on multicultural affairs, will lead the in-person and on-line consultations, with the support of Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

Find out more:

• Read the Draft South Australian Multicultural Charter
• Take a look at our FAQs
• Attend an in-person or online forum

Have your say by:

• Answering the survey
• Register to attend an in-person or on-line forum
• Emailing a submission to: SouthAustralianMulticulturalCharter@sa.gov.au
• Posting your written submission to: Multicultural Affairs, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, GPO Box 2343, Adelaide SA 5001

What are the next steps?

Your feedback and comments from the consultation will be considered by the Charter Working Group and will help finalise the South Australian Multicultural Charter.

The Minister for Mulitcultural Affairs, will submit the final Multicultural Charter to State Cabinet for approval. You will be able to view the final Charter and the Consultation Report on this page when the process is complete.