The findings of the Victorian Multicultural Review strongly echo the Victorian Jewish community’s experience that local multiculturalism is under “sustained attack” and “despite multiple attempts by government and community leaders, community harmony, safety and social cohesion have continued to deteriorate”.  

The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) thanks Review Chair George Lekakis AO and the advisory group for their thorough and courageous work.  

The JCCV welcomes the recommendations, in particular those in the areas of anti-racism and social cohesion and in the areas of community capacity building. 

This is a moment for real change. There is no time to lose. We urge the Victorian Government to speedily implement all the recommendations, including, as a matter of urgency, the social cohesion values commitment for all government funding recipients. 

The JCCV stands ready to work with Government, the proposed Multicultural Victoria agency, and our fellow culturally diverse communities to ensure that Victoria lives up to its promise of inclusion, unity and respect for all faiths and cultural backgrounds.