I send my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year.
As you come together with family and friends to reflect on the achievements of the year past and celebrate the ushering in of the New Year, I thank you for your contributions to the success of our multicultural society.
As a nation we draw our strength from our rich diversity. In sharing and celebrating our diverse cultural traditions with one another, we have built a unique, inclusive Australian identity.
Lunar New Year is an integral part of the cultural life of the nation. As we mark this important celebration of new beginnings, we can also reflect on how our deepening embrace of diversity has demonstrated the possibilities of an inclusive and cohesive society, in which everyone belongs.
I wish you happiness, prosperity, and good health for the New Year!
