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The ACT Health Promotion Grants Program is not planning to increase its budget in 2019/20 so that applications specifically from culturally and linguistically diverse communities have an increased chance of success.
Multicultural affairs—multicultural advisory council
(Question No 2087)
Mrs Kikkert asked the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, upon notice, on 30 November 2018:
(1) In relation to the Multicultural Advisory Council, besides a commitment and willingness to participate fully in Council activities, an ability to contribute to Council processes and consultation activities and a commitment to reflecting the diverse range of experiences and views of Canberra’s culturally diverse communities, what other criteria is membership to the Council based on.
(2) Is there a criterion that members are to have significant experience working within the ACT community.
(3) Is there a criterion that members have had leadership experience within the ACT multicultural community.
(4) During the membership appointment process, what factors are taken into account in determining what ranks one candidate above another.
(5) Who is involved in the decision-making process of appointing Council members.
(6) Who ultimately appoints and decides on the membership of the Council.
(7) How many appointed members have resigned since the formation of the Council to date.
(8) How many members have resigned from the Council to date, due to a failure of attending three consecutive meetings without an apology.
(9) When will the Council’s code of conduct be completed and implemented.
Mr Steel: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1-3) The Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Multicultural Advisory Council is at https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/multicultural/act-multicultural-advisory-council
(4) Candidates are considered in relation to the membership criteria listed in the ToR. To ensure Council membership is reflective of the ACT community, members are selected to reflect the diversity of people residing in the ACT, including a gender balance, youth and older persons and people with disability.
(5) The Executive Director, Inclusion & Participation, presents the Council applicants to the Minister for consideration.
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