All Australians are entitled to celebrate, practice and maintain their cultural heritage, traditions and language within law and free from discrimination. The Australian Government strongly opposes alI forms of racism, discrimination, intolerance and prejudice, including against minority groups. As a demonstration of its commitment to diversity, in February this year, the Government launched The People of Australia — Australia 's Multicultural Policy. The policy commits the Australian Government to: a just, inclusive and socially cohesive society where everyone can participate; government services that are responsive to the needs of all Australians, regardless of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds; and a society where intolerance and discrimination will not be tolerated. Copies of Australia's Multicultural Policy are available in the room today. The Australian Government acknowledges the vital role played by women in all communities, and has implemented a number of programs to ensure that women from minority communities are able to participate fully in Australian life. In March 2010, the Australian Government announced it would fund six National Women's Alliances, which are made up of a mix of sector-based and issues-based women's groups each with a distinct focus and a strong capacity for networking and advocacy activities.