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Principles for a Culturally Diverse Society

Indonesian dancers celebrating Fusion FestivalSouthern Cross University has adopted, from the Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW (CRC)*, the following principles of multiculturalism.

Principle 1

All individuals in NSW should have the greatest possible opportunity to contribute to, and participate in, all levels of public life in which they may legally participate.

Principle 2

All individuals and institutions should respect and make provision for the culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the common language.

Principle 3

International students celebrating the Fusion Festival All individuals should have the greatest possible opportunity to make use of and participate in relevant activities and programs provided or administered by the Government of New South Wales.

Principle 4

All institutions of New South Wales should recognise the linguistic and cultural assets in the population of New South Wales as a valuable resource and promote this resource to maximise the development of the State.

Updated: 30 May 2013