This review is concerned with Australia’s multiculturalism. It set out the Panel’s assessments on Australia’s current multicultural framework and offers recommendations on what measures are needed to remain a country that continues to enjoy the benefits of its diversity and the measures needed to adapt to the present social, economic and political landscape.

To ensure shared ownership and commitment across government the report asks the Australian Government to prioritise the implementation of 29 recommendations and ten high-priority recommendations that the Panel considers immediately actionable. 

1. Australian Government to affirm commitment to multicultural Australia.
2. Australia to formally observe the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March.
3. Develop a national plan to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity, to synchronise existing federal, state, territory and local government initiatives such as Harmony Week to acknowledge and celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity.
4. Establish a Multicultural Affairs Commission and Commissioner, and standalone Department of Multicultural Affairs, Immigration and Citizenship, with a dedicated minister.
5. The Department of Home Affairs, through government and non-government consultation to action an immediate review of the Australian citizenship test procedures, including considering providing the test in languages other than English and in alternative and more accessible formats.
6. Leverage Australia’s diversity of languages to support our economic prosperity through a revitalised language policy led by the Australian Government.
7. Ensure the sustainability and quality of language services (interpreting and translating).
8. Establish a fully funded TIS National capacity within the existing business unit.
9. Boost National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) funding.
10. Improve efficiency and effectiveness of multicultural grants and funding programs, with consultation and co-design of guidelines and common standards across the Australian Government, state, territory and local governments and community sectors. 

The review propose a road map for a multicultural framework that, along with the right institutional settings, aims to provide the continuum needed to sustain a successful, fair multicultural Australia for all. The road map elements are: 

• Connection: Setting the foundations
• Identity and belonging: Creating a Welcoming Australia
• Inclusion: Working together to get services right