In Victoria, we have a law called the religious and racial vilification act. It was passed in 2001, and ensures that all Victorians, regardless of race, culture or social preference is not subjected to vilification or discrimination. In other words, we don’t tolerate racism or bigotry. This is the most wonderful thing to come along.
People often confuse it as a law just for MIGRANTS, but it’s there to protect everyone, and encourage us to be ourselves more – without fear of racially and religiously motivated acts.
As an outcome, the state government, under John’s Brumby leadership, set up a Multicultural Multifaith Youth Network to encourage discussion between different culture and religious groups and to serve as an advisory board.
We are now approaching our third year, and new members are coming on board this week at our special yearly meeting with our minister of youth James Merlino.
It is a great sign of democracy that we have this forum, and our leaders sit down to talk with us and listen to our concerns 
