Policy & Advocacy
ECCV advises and lobbies all levels of government on behalf of Victoria’s migrant and refugee communities through our policy, advocacy and project work. Our work covers a range of areas such as mental health, disaster resilience, seniors’ rights and more.
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Latest Publications & Submissions
State Election 2026: multicultural voters matter
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria has released its 2026 State Election Platform, highlighting key priorities for the next Victorian Government, ahead of November’s State Election.
New premier and multicultural reforms for Victoria
Leadership change and new multicultural legislation signal an important period for Victoria’s multicultural communities and public institutions.
ECCV response to Federal Budget 2026
Budget 2026-27: Peak body welcomes targeted funding while urging more support for multicultural Victorians
ECCV calls for sustained investment in multicultural communities ahead of state election
Budget 2026-27: Peak body welcomes targeted funding while urging more support for multicultural Victorians
ECCV calls for expanded and more accessible Humanitarian Program
ECCV is calling for Australia’s Humanitarian Program to be progressively increased to 27,000 places by 2029-30, alongside reforms to ensure the program is fairer, more accessible and better reflects current global need.
Pre-Budget Submission 2026-27
ECCV’s 2026–27 Victorian Pre-Budget Submission outlines targeted spending recommendations in priority areas to support Victoria’s multicultural communities to prosper and thrive amid ongoing economic and social uncertainty.