Western Australians are encouraged to have their say on the development of a WA Multicultural Act with the release of an online discussion paper.
The discussion paper will help inform the WA Government's decision as to how a Multicultural Act could be established to support multiculturalism in Western Australia and meet the needs of Western Australians.
If established, a Multicultural Act for Western Australia would enshrine in law the progress and achievements we have already made in advancing multiculturalism, promoting inclusivity, fostering a sense of belonging and shared values, and affirm the contributions of all communities.
An Act could have many benefits, including encouraging greater investment in multicultural initiatives, guide government services to be more inclusive, responsive and culturally competent, and support education programs to build intercultural understanding in the community.
The discussion paper outlines the rationale behind development of a Multicultural Act in WA, and presents key focus areas along with guiding questions to support community responses.
The discussion paper will be supported by consultation with the government, community, not-for-profit and industry sectors throughout Western Australia, to ensure as many people as possible can contribute to the development of a Multicultural Act.
The consultation period opened on Thursday, 20 November 2025 and will close on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
A short online survey is also available, which has been translated into 22 languages, including Vietnamese, Punjabi and Arabic, with interpreting and translating services available on request.
To access the WA Multicultural Act discussion paper, short survey or to find out more, go to the Development of WA Multicultural Act page.