Australia’s political landscape must reflect nation’s diversity, say trailblazers

Despite more than a third of Australians being born overseas, 96 per cent of politicians are from a European background.

A new generation of politician is calling for action over a lack of diversity among Australia’s elected officials.

While Australia has continued to grow as a multicultural population with more than 270 identifiable ancestries, 96 per cent of politicians come from a European background, according to a 2018 Australian Human Rights Commission study.

Victorian Greens leader Dr

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