Submission to the Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2025-2026 Discussion Paper
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission to inform the management and composition of the Australian Humanitarian Program 2025-2026.
For years, FECCA has highlighted the importance of creating a fair and inclusive society where the benefits of diverse cultures, languages, life experiences, skills, and strengths are fully unlocked – ensuring that all Australians, including and especially those who arrive in Australia as part of the Humanitarian Program, can fully participate in society.
This submission is informed by FECCA’s six key Migration Principles developed in collaboration with 32 sector organisations for the 2023 migration review. These principles envision a migration system built upon fairness and affordability, timeliness, transparency and accountability, simplicity, informed decision-making, safety and support. By adhering to these principles, Australia can move forward towards a migration destination of choice and benefit fully from the diverse cultures, languages, life experiences, skills, and strengths of migrant communities and the social and economic benefits migration brings to Australia.
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