Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In Holt we don't just acknowledge diversity, we celebrate it. We are currently celebrating my favourite time of the year, a season of renewal and reflection as we mark important festivals across many cultures, including Easter, Nowruz, Holi, Aluth Avurudu, Hindu new year, Ramadan and Vaisakhi. Each of these celebrations brings people together in hope and solidarity.

For my family and I, Easter is a particularly meaningful time, a chance to reflect on the faith and sacrifices of Jesus Christ. I look forward to attending the Good Friday service at Saint Agatha's in Cranbourne and joining my community in reflection. To all those celebrating this month, I wish you a time of joy, peace and renewal.

But while Labor embraces multiculturalism, the Liberals do the opposite. They divide communities, attack migrants and push fear for political gain. They cut funding for multicultural programs, undermine the visa system and refuse to stand up against racism. Labor stands with every community in this country, ensuring that they are supported and not used as political scapegoats.