Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for Inquiry into Nationhood, National Identity and Democracy

This submission is directed to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for the Inquiry into Nationhood, National Identity, and Democracy. The submission discusses the perspectives of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds on nationhood, citizenship, and social cohesion in Australia. It highlights the importance of inclusive citizenship, the challenges posed by racism and discrimination, and the need for a strong commitment to multiculturalism to support social cohesion and the successful integration of young people from diverse backgrounds into Australian society.