The Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia says they are concerned multiculturalism isn't a key election issue in this federal election campaign. They've released a policy platform criticising proposals to change the citizenship 'values' test, ban refugees from Gaza, and deport dual nationals convicted of crimes. Chairperson Peter Doukas says he's also concerned migrants have become scapegoats for the cost of living and housing crisis. In this episode of Weekend One on One he's speaking to SBS's Stephanie Youssef.

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Folge vom 27.04.2025INTERVIEW: 'Migrants have become scapegoats': FECCA's Peter Doukas voices election concerns
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