Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council

About the council

The Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council (the Council) advises the Minister for Multiculturalism on opportunities and barriers facing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and how to promote the Multicultural Queensland Charter to support a unified, harmonious and inclusive community.

The Minister for Multiculturalism chairs the 11-member Council, which advises on:

  • the needs, aspirations and contributions of people from diverse backgrounds
  • promoting the principles of the multicultural charter within the Queensland community
  • developing and implementing government policies about multiculturalism
  • how government-funded services and programs can be responsive to the needs of people from diverse backgrounds.

Current Council members

Fourth term: 2026–2029

  • Ms Ree Ali
  • Mr Nick Attam
  • Mr Beny Bol OAM (reappointed Council member)
  • Mr Michael Choi OAM
  • Mrs VV Hanrahan
  • Mr Dean Tamaki Harawira
  • Ms Anna Jones (reappointed Council member)
  • Mrs Gail Paratz OAM
  • Mr Emil Rahimov
  • Mrs Pinky Singh OAM
  • Ms Grace Yu

Meeting communiques

Last reviewed:12 April 2024

Last modified:06 February 2026

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Cultural acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors of this land, their spirits and their legacy. The foundations laid by these ancestors—our First Nations peoples—give strength, inspiration and courage to current and future generations towards creating a better Queensland.

Our human rights commitment

We will respect, protect and promote human rights within our decision-making and actions.