Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN: I was determined that the direction and the strategy of the new Ministry for Ethnic Communities would be shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves, and so we engaged with members of our diverse ethnic communities across Aotearoa to find out what was most important to them. That has then shaped the priorities of the new ministry. As agreed by Cabinet they are: to take action to promote the value of diversity and improve inclusion; to ensure equitable provision of, and access to, Government services for ethnic communities; to develop and support initiatives to improve economic outcomes for ethnic communities, including addressing barriers to employment; and to work to connect and empower ethnic community groups.