Vietnamese migrants contribution to australia

Le, 65, said last week that he was "honored" to be reappointed. He became the first Asian to be appointed to a vice-regal position in the country’s history when he became South Australia’s Lieutenant-Governor in 2007. In 2014 he was promoted to Governor, accepting a five-year term to act as Queen Elizabeth II’s chief representative in the state — part of Australia’s ongoing system of constitutional monarchy. He has proved himself popular in the role, which sees him welcoming dignitaries and championing industry and opportunity for South Australians. State Premier Steven Marshall said on June 10 that the Queen had approved his request to extend Le’s term for another two years. "There’s been lots of interest and speculation in different people for the role, but as soon as it became apparent that the Governor was prepared to serve for a further two years, Cabinet immediately authorized me to write to Buckingham Palace," he told ABC News. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Australian’s tenure as state governor extended

People celebrate Australia Day in HCM City early this month. — Photo courtesy of the embassyViet Nam News Rebecca Bryant* Today is the National Day of Australia. It is a day when Australians come together to celebrate our rich culture, national character and shared values. When you think about Australia Day celebrations, you might picture Australians spending time at the beach or around the BBQ. You might picture us playing Aussie rules football in the backyard or enjoying a picnic in the beautiful nature Australia has in abundance. Australia Day is this — and more. It is also a celebration of the rich diversity of the Australian people and the ways we celebrate it are as diverse as those who make up our nation. On Australia Day, we acknowledge and celebrate our proud Indigenous heritage as home to one of the world’s oldest living peoples. We also recognise the outstanding contribution made to our nation by migrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, … [Read more...] about Australia Day a time to celebrate diversity