Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs
AIMA
1979 – 1986
Statutory institute that researched and promoted multiculturalism, fostering awareness of Australia's cultural diversity and social cohesion; Petro Georgiou was its first director.
How it came into existence
Established under the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs Act 1979, implementing a recommendation of the 1978 Galbally Review of Post-Arrival Programs and Services for Migrants.
Legislation: Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs Act 1979
How it ended
Abolished by the Hawke government in 1986 as part of budget savings; a federal multicultural policy role was revived in 1987 with the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
- Research and promotion of multiculturalism
No legal continuity: AIMA was abolished in 1986 and the office was created within PM&C in 1987.
Main functions
- Research on multicultural affairs
- Promotion of awareness of cultural diversity
- Advice to government on multicultural issues
- Publications and information on ethnic communities
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs.
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Sources
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