Who is the multicultural affairs minister? Federal and every state
Current multicultural affairs ministers in every Australian parliament, with office addresses and shadow ministers.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the multicultural affairs portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers multicultural affairs. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Multicultural Affairs ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Anne AlyALP · Member for Cowan | Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for Small Business; Minister for International Development | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Stephen KamperALP · Member for Rockdale | Minister for MulticulturalismAlso: Minister for Jobs and Tourism; Minister for Lands and Property; Minister for Sport | 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Paul EdbrookeALP · Member for Frankston | Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for Police; Minister for Crime Prevention; Minister for Emergency Services | Shops 5 & 6, 49-51 Beach Street, Frankston VIC 3199Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Fiona SimpsonLNP · Member for Maroochydore | Minister for MulticulturalismAlso: Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security; Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships | Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Jessica StojkovskiALP · Member for Kingsley | Minister for Multicultural InterestsAlso: Minister for Child Protection; Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Minister for Road Safety; Minister for Peel | Unit 4 Woodvale Park Commercial Centre, 923 Whitfords Avenue, Woodvale WA 6026Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Nadia ClancyALP · Member for Elder | Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for Small and Family Business | 448-452 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park SA 5041Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Roger JaenschLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Community and Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for the Arts; Minister for Racing; Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events | 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Michael PetterssonALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations; Minister for Children, Youth and Families; Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy; Minister for Business and Industry | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Minister for Disability; Minister for Arts; Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for multicultural affairs?
The federal multicultural affairs minister deals with national multicultural policy and programs, while citizenship is a separate federal portfolio. State and territory multicultural ministers fund community organisations and interpreting services, and run multicultural commissions or grants in their state.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Multicultural Affairs ministers by parliament
Federal multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the federal government is Anne Aly (ALP, Member for Cowan), who is also Minister for Small Business and Minister for International Development. Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
New South Wales multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multiculturalism in New South Wales is Stephen Kamper (ALP, Member for Rockdale), who is also Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport. Write to them at 478 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216.
In opposition, Mark Coure (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism.
Victoria multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs in Victoria is Paul Edbrooke (ALP, Member for Frankston), who is also Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention and Minister for Emergency Services. Write to them at Shops 5 & 6, 49-51 Beach Street, Frankston VIC 3199.
In opposition, Evan Mulholland (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs. On the crossbench, Anasina Gray-Barberio (GRN) is Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism.
Queensland multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multiculturalism in Queensland is Fiona Simpson (LNP, Member for Maroochydore), who is also Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. Write to them at Tenancy 1b, 148 Horton Parade, Maroochydore QLD 4558.
In opposition, Charis Mullen (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Western Australia multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Interests in Western Australia is Jessica Stojkovski (ALP, Member for Kingsley), who is also Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Minister for Road Safety and Minister for Peel. Write to them at Unit 4 Woodvale Park Commercial Centre, 923 Whitfords Avenue, Woodvale WA 6026.
In opposition, Basil Zempilas (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Interests.
South Australia multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs in South Australia is Nadia Clancy (ALP, Member for Elder), who is also Minister for Small and Family Business. Write to them at 448-452 Goodwood Road, Cumberland Park SA 5041.
In opposition, Michelle Lensink (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Tasmania multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs in Tasmania is Roger Jaensch (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for the Arts, Minister for Racing and Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Write to them at 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320.
In opposition, Jess Greene (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs. On the crossbench, Vica Bayley (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs.
Australian Capital Territory multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the Australian Capital Territory is Michael Pettersson (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Children, Youth and Families, Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy and Minister for Business and Industry. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Chiaka Barry (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs. On the crossbench, Andrew Braddock (GRN) is Spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Multicultural Affairs.
Northern Territory multicultural affairs minister
The Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the Northern Territory is Jinson Charls (CLP, Member for Sanderson), who is also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability, Minister for Arts, Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810.
In opposition, Selena Uibo (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Shadow multicultural affairs ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on multicultural affairs and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Mark CoureLIB · Member for Oatley | Shadow Minister for MulticulturalismAlso: Shadow Minister for Roads; Shadow Minister for South Western Sydney | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Evan MulhollandLIB · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Charis MullenALP · Member for Jordan | Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Public Works | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Basil ZempilasLIB · Member for Churchlands | Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural InterestsAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for State Development; Shadow Minister for Trade and Investment | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Michelle LensinkLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Human Services; Shadow Minister for Women; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Ageing Well | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jess GreeneALP · Member for Bass | Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Children & Young People; Shadow Minister for Community Services | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Chiaka BarryLIB · Member for Ginninderra | Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Shadow Attorney-General; Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Shadow Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy; Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Anasina Gray-BarberioGRN · Member for Northern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Anti-RacismAlso: Spokesperson for Women, Gender Equality and Family Violence; Spokesperson for Child Protection; Spokesperson for Disability Rights and Services; Spokesperson for Community Services; Spokesperson for Ageing; Spokesperson for Sport; Spokesperson for Early Childhood Education and Kinder | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural AffairsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Arts; Greens Spokesperson for Energy; Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity; Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection; Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events; Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance; Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Andrew BraddockGRN · Member for Yerrabi | Spokesperson for Anti-Racism and Multicultural AffairsAlso: Spokesperson for Transport; Spokesperson for Municipal Services; Spokesperson for Emergency Services; Spokesperson for Integrity and Public Service Transformation; Spokesperson for Democracy; Spokesperson for Climate Change | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalGovernment | Tony BurkeALP · Member for Watson | Minister for Immigration and Citizenship | Write |
| FederalGovernment | Julian HillALP · Member for Bruce | Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| FederalOpposition | Dave SharmaLIB · Senator for New South Wales | Shadow Assistant Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Mark ButtigiegALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Jordan LaneLIB · Member for Ryde | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Chris CrewtherLIB · Member for Mornington | Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Kim O'KeeffeNAT · Member for Shepparton | Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Iwan WaltersALP · Member for Greenvale | Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Christian RowanLNP · Member for Moggill | Assistant Minister to the Premier on Matters of State and New Citizens | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Hermann VorsterLNP · Member for Burleigh | Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs and International Student Attraction | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Pierre YangALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Child Protection, Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Road Safety, Multicultural Interests, Peel | Write |
| TasmaniaGovernment | Marcus VermeyLIB · Member for Clark | Parliamentary Secretary for Community and Multicultural Affairs, and Small Business | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Dr Aly,
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal multicultural affairs minister?+
The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP (ALP) is the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the federal government, and also Minister for Small Business and Minister for International Development.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Stephen Kamper MP (ALP) is the Minister for Multiculturalism in New South Wales, and also Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Minister for Lands and Property and Minister for Sport.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Paul Edbrooke MP (ALP) is the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in Victoria, and also Minister for Police, Minister for Crime Prevention and Minister for Emergency Services.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Fiona Simpson MP (LNP) is the Minister for Multiculturalism in Queensland, and also Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Jessica Stojkovski MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Multicultural Interests in Western Australia, and also Minister for Child Protection, Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence and Minister for Road Safety.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Nadia Clancy MP (ALP) is the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in South Australia, and also Minister for Small and Family Business.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Roger Jaensch MP (LIB) is the Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs in Tasmania, and also Minister for the Arts, Minister for Racing and Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Michael Pettersson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Children, Youth and Families and Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy.
Who is the multicultural affairs minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jinson Charls MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Multicultural Affairs in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability and Minister for Arts.
Who is the shadow multicultural affairs minister?+
Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering multicultural affairs, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state multicultural affairs minister?+
The federal multicultural affairs minister deals with national multicultural policy and programs, while citizenship is a separate federal portfolio. State and territory multicultural ministers fund community organisations and interpreting services, and run multicultural commissions or grants in their state.
How do I contact the multicultural affairs minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.