ACT Greens Multicultural Affairs Spokesperson, Amanda Bresnan MLA has welcomed the Government’s announcement to develop a formal monitoring and evaluation process for the Multicultural Festival.

“The Multicultural Festival is a very successful event that brings many visitors locally, interstate and from overseas.” Ms Bresnan said today.

“But the current arrangement, where the personal opinion of the Minister determines who and what should be a part of the Festival, is outdated.”

“That is why the Government agreeing to the Estimates Committee recommendations that it review and evaluate the Festival is so positive.”

“This is a national and Canberra-wide event that could further develop around the needs and expectations of our broader community. A proper review followed by the establishment of a clear brief and vision for the Festival is a good way forward.”

“It has been suggested that certain events should not be included in the Festival because they do not fit in with the Festival’s unwritten vision.”

“I’d like to see this Festival becoming more, rather than less, inclusive and interactive in its activities. This evaluation might help identify a wider notion of what this Festival can be about.” Ms Bresnan said.

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