This collection of essays explores the current state and future prospects of multiculturalism in Australia. It considers if and how the traditional model of multiculturalism may be weakening as it faces significant challenges from geopolitical conflict and an increasingly politicised population. 

The authors observe that Australia's multicultural model has historically relied on a compact in which individuals observe Australian norms and laws in return for the freedom to maintain their cultural and religious traditions. They argue that the future viability of this model is now in question as it becomes increasingly strained by cultural separatism and world events. 

The authors consider the historical context of multiculturalism and the impact of identity politics as well as the role of the state in managing cultural diversity and the potential for alternative approaches such as a free cultural market.

The collection contains the following essays.

1. Diversity as division or unity? The post-multicultural threat to Australia’s liberal democracy.
2. Unity or belonging? The post-White Australia approach to Australia’s social cohesion.
3. A cultural free market: Australia needs natural assimilation and negative social cohesion based on division of labour and market exchange.
4. Populism versus democracy and diversity.