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17 Jan 2023
Australia

Multiculturalism
Australia should have more public holidays – but make them civic and secular

Hugh Piper

Allowing people to choose their own days of significance would better reflect our modern national identity.
12 Jan 2023
Australia in the World

Australia

Multiculturalism
Our public holidays should reflect Australia’s multicultural make-up

Osmond Chiu

Many countries in the region already have more public holidays to recognise diverse cultural and religious populations.
27 May 2022
India

Singapore

Human rights

Multiculturalism
A tale of two countries: interpreting The Kashmir Files

Pravin Prakash , Antara Chakraborthy

Once famed for their secular constitutions, India and Singapore have taken different tacks on religious vilification.
23 Mar 2021
Australia

Multiculturalism
Australian politics should be as diverse as its people

Osmond Chiu

Strengthening the country’s global image requires true diversity in political representation.