COVID-19 has been more than just a health and economic crisis but a societal one, with reports of racism and a ‘macho strain of nationalism’ on the rise worldwide – and Australia is no exception. Since the emergence of the pandemic, some Asian-Australians were all of a sudden made to feel like outsiders with some questioning their Australianness, identity and sense of belonging. In this time of need, strong leadership is required, no less than in the form of Asian-Australian leadership to safeguard our cohesive society.
Convened by PwC Australia, Asialink at the University of Melbourne, Johnson Partners and the Centre for Asian-Australian Leadership at the Australian National University, the second Asian-Australian Leadership Summit (AALS) came at a critical time. Australia has a significant and growing Asian-Australian community at around 12 per cent of the total population yet according to the Australian Human Rights Commission Cultural Diversity Leadership Blueprint, only 1.6 per cent of Chief Executives and equivalents are of Asian-Australian backgrounds. Not only do we need to address the rise of racism and discrimination, we also need to advance our thinking and focus on how best we better recognise and utilise Asian-Australian talent domestically and internationally to secure Australia’s post-COVID-19 recovery and future prosperity.
More than four-in-five Asian-Australians say they have experienced instances of discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic, shows new analysis produced following the second Asian-Australian Leadership Summit. In a survey of more than 3,000 people, 84.5 per cent of Asian-Australians reported at least one instance of discrimination between January and October 2020.
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The 2021 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards are now open for application!
We are on the search for exceptional young people making a difference in their communities, demonstrating excellence in leadership and a commitment to Australia’s engagement with Asia.
Alice Pung provides her views on racism in Australia and includes personal anecdotes from growing up in Melbourne's west.
It was only after completing her medical degree and beginning her specialisation that she realised the transition in communication that she had to make in order to progress in her career.
“While multiculturalism has become the leitmotif of how we describe the country, I think at its heart those who are successful in Australia are those that assimilate into Australia,’ says Peter Varghese AO.
At this extraordinary time, it is more important than ever to reaffirm the contribution of Asian-Australians. Is it time for you or someone you know to apply for the '40 Under 40: Most Influential Asian-Australians Awards'?
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