# FECCA national multiculturalism conference

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fecca-national-multiculturalism-conference
> Updated: 2026-10-14T23:51:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) scheduled its 2026 national conference in Canberra, themed ‘Navigating Change, Shaping Australia. Many Stories, One Future’. The event, held at Australian Parliament House and Old Parliament House, was designed to examine social cohesion, leadership, and cultural inclusion.

During the conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a keynote speech defending Australia’s diverse identity, stating that multiculturalism is the foundation of the nation’s prosperity. Albanese’s remarks addressed political tensions regarding national identity, specifically rebutting arguments for a monocultural society. The event took place amidst ongoing national discussions concerning migration levels, housing affordability, and social cohesion.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Anthony Albanese defends Australian multiculturalism at FECCA conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended Australian multiculturalism at the FECCA conference, refuting calls for a monocultural society amid debates over migration and housing.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anthony-albanese-defends-australian-multiculturalism-at-fecca-conference

### 2026-09-15: FECCA to host national multiculturalism conference in Canberra

FECCA will host a national conference in Canberra from October 14–16, 2026, to discuss multiculturalism, social cohesion, and leadership in Australia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fecca-to-host-national-multiculturalism-conference-in-canberra

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