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.
Inquiry into the value of skilled migration to Australia: ECCV Submission
ECCV’s submission sets out how skilled migration is essential to Australia’s long-term prosperity, making a critical contribution to key sectors including healthcare, aged care, construction, education, and technology.
Annual Report 2024-25 launched
ECCV is pleased to share our Annual Report 2024-25, offering an overview of our work over the past year.
Multicultural reforms aim to rebuild trust
The Allan Government will establish a new statutory body combining the roles of the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Submission on 2025-26 Humanitarian Program
ECCV is calling for Australia’s Humanitarian Program to be progressively increased to 27,000 places by 2028-29. This would speak to our best traditions as a welcoming multicultural nation.
Report: Building Our Bicultural Workforce
ECCV’s new report examines the role bicultural workers play in Victoria, and the value they bring to the organisations that employ them and the communities they serve.
Submission to the Inquiry into the supply of homes in regional Victoria
ECCV makes recommendations to ensure that people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in regional Victoria are better able to access safe, secure and affordable housing.
Submission to the National Plan to End the Abuse of Older People 2024-34
Ageism and the under-valuing of older people was identified as a key factor behind the abuse and mistreatment of older people.
Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26
ECCV’s Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26 makes recommendations across 16 key impact areas, including anti-racism, disability advocacy and positive ageing.
Submission on Foundational Supports
ECCV made a submission to the Australian Department of Social Services to inform the design of the new Foundational Supports.
Annual Report 2023-24 launched
ECCV is pleased to share our Annual Report 2023-24, offering an overview of our work over the past year.
Report: Impacts of the digital divide on older migrants
ECCV’s new research report examines the impact Australia’s increasing reliance on technology is having on older people from migrant backgrounds.
Submission – Energy Retail Code of Practice Review
ECCV recently collaborated with the Victorian Council of Social Service and Uniting Vic.Tas on a submission to the Essential Services Commission.
Report: Understanding reporting barriers and support needs for those experiencing racism in Victoria
A research report produced by Victoria University in collaboration with ECCV finds that the majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported.
Victorian Budget 2024-25 Analysis
As expected, the 2024-25 State Budget’s primary focus is addressing the debt and deficits arising from the pandemic years.
ECCV’s new Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030
ECCV is pleased to present our Strategic Plan 2025-30, a roadmap guiding our direction and priorities for the next five years.
Policy Publications
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2021
“We are all in this together”: Lived experiences of racism consultation report
Bridging the Health Gap Report
Submission to the Review of the Disability Act 2006 (Vic)
Working for Victoria and the Multicultural Sector Policy Paper
Submission on the Draft Health and Human Services Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2026
Submission to the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women
Submission on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act
Submission to the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment
Recommendations for a Culturally Responsive Mental Health System
Analysis of the Victorian Budget 2021-22 – Mental Health
Analysis of the Victorian Budget 2021-22