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 Sussan Ley MP
Leader of the Opposition
H.E The Hon Sam Mostyn AC
Governor General of Commonwealth of Australia
The Hon Jacinta Allan MP
Premier of Victoria
The Hon Prof. Margaret Gardner AC
Governer General Victoria
Jess Wilson MP
Leader of the Opposition
Ingrid Stitt MP
Minister for Mental Health Minister for Ageing Minister for Multicultural Affairs
The Hon Tony Burke MP
Minister for Home Affairs Minister for Immigration and Citizenship Minister for Cyber Security Minister for the Arts Leader of the House
The Hon Julian Hill MP
The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP
Assistant Minister for Customs, Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs, Assistant Minister for International Education
Minister for Small Business, Minister for International Development, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Nicholas Reece
Lord Mayor of Melbourne
Mike Bush CNZM
Chief Commisioner of Victoria Police
Gavin Freeman AFSM
Fire Rescue Victoria Commissioner
Vivienne Nguyen AM
Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission