Since Thailand and Australia began diplomatic relations 65 years ago, the composition of the Australian population has been transformed. Australia has welcomed more than 7.5 million people as migrants, including more than 840,000 under our humanitarian programme since 1945. Australians are proud of our strong and successful multicultural society, and this is no accident. Recent terrorist attacks around the world have justifiably caused concern in the Australian community, as they have in many nations. Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths, one that equips us to build a future where everyone belongs and has a chance to live a great life.

Source: Bangkok Post April 29, 2017 00:00 UTC