<P> Following the initial moves of the Whitlam Labor government in 1973 , further official national multicultural policies were implemented by Fraser 's Conservative Coalition government in 1978 . The Labor Government of Bob Hawke continued with these policies during the 1980s and early 1990s , and were further supported by Paul Keating up to his electoral defeat 1996 . CALD ( or Culturally and Linguistually Diverse ) policies continue to be implemented at all levels of government and public service , such as medical support systems which cater specifically to non-English speaking residents . </P>
<P> Following the initial moves of the Whitlam Labor government in 1973 , further official national multicultural policies were implemented by Fraser 's Conservative Coalition government in 1978 . The Labor Government of Bob Hawke continued with these policies during the 1980s and early 1990s , and were further supported by Paul Keating up to his electoral defeat 1996 . CALD ( or Culturally and Linguistually Diverse ) policies continue to be implemented at all levels of government and public service , such as medical support systems which cater specifically to non-English speaking residents . </P>
when was the policy of multiculturalism introduced in australia
when was the policy of multiculturalism introduced in australia
1973
1973