With migration from South Asia to Australia continuing to increase, leaders from those communities are lobbying the government to improve employment opportunities and access to health services.

A new body has been formed to make those representations – the Sub-Continent Ministerial Consultative Committee. It’s chaired by four members of the Australian parliament, including the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen.

Three of the committee members join Connect Asia for a discussion about their respective community’s needs and priorities.

Presenter: Liam Cochrane

Speakers: Aisha Amjad, Information Secretary for the Pakistan Association of Australia; Varuni Balachandar: Executive Officer of the Australian Tamil Congress; Member of the Consortium of Tamil Associations; Manoj Kumar: Executive Member of the Australia India Business Council; President and Public Officer of the Cross Culture Club Australia; Executive Member of the Knox Council Multicultural Advisory Committee

source:http://www.RadioAustralia.net.au / Home> Radio  / September 28th, 2012