Why WA is considering a Multicultural Act
The WA Government is considering enacting a Multicultural Act to support multiculturalism in Western Australia. Consultation is open until Sunday 15 February.
During this period, Western Australians are encouraged to have their say on the development of a WA Multicultural Act with the release of an online discussion paper.
The discussion paper will help inform the WA Government's decision as to how a Multicultural Act could be established to support multiculturalism in Western Australia.
Public feedback will form an integral part of this initial process, ensuring that a WA Multicultural Act meets the needs of all Western Australians.
The discussion paper outlines the rationale behind development of a Multicultural Act in WA and presents key focus areas along with guiding questions to support community responses.
It is supported by a Research and Findings report, which details the initial research performed by the Office of Multicultural interests regarding Multicultural Acts in other states, territories and countries.
You can submit your response by 15 February 2026 to this discussion paper through two options:
- Share your feedback through this online survey (or the button below)
- Send your submission via email to multicultural@omi.wa.gov.au
Who Will the Act Support?
The Act aims to support:
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds
- Newly arrived migrants
- Long-standing migrant communities
- People who speak languages other than English
- Multicultural families and young people
- Regional and remote multicultural communities
It also recognises Aboriginal peoples as the First Peoples of Western Australia
More information can be found through our FAQ's, or you can review the Discussion Paper and Findings Report through our document library for yourself.
