Too many people pretend there are only two choices: either unlimited multiculturalism with no common identity, or forced assimilation where migrants must hide their heritage.
The English language is not a colonial relic to be apologised for. It is the operative language of Australian civic life, of courts, parliaments, hospitals, workplaces and schools.
The broader message, however, was clear: this government sees multicultural Australia not as a problem to be managed, but as a strength to be protected.
"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"
