Letters of Support
Each year, AMCF is honoured to receive letters of support from esteemed dignitaries who recognise the festival’s cultural and social impact.
Messages from the Prime Minister of Australia, Premier of Victoria, Lord Mayor of Melbourne and other leaders affirm the importance of AMCF in fostering unity, celebrating African heritage and enriching Victoria’s multicultural landscape.
We are proud to be acknowledged by those at the highest levels of government and grateful for their ongoing encouragement.
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Prof. Margaret Gardner AC
Governer General Victoria
The Hon David Hurley AC DSC (Retd)
Governor General of Commonwealth of Australia
The Hon John Pesutto MP
Leader of the Opposition
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP
Premier of Victoria
Nicholas Reece
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Katrina Sedgwick OAM
Director and CEO - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation
Gavin Freeman AFSM
Commissioner Fire Rescue Victoria
Ingrid Stitt MP
Minister of multicultural Affairs
Andrew Crisp
Emergency Management Commissioner
Vivienne Nguyen
Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission