Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN (Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities): Today, the Ministry for Ethnic Communities released its inaugural strategy that sets out tangible actions that it will take over the next few years to work to create a more cohesive society where everyone feels safe, valued, a sense of belonging, and able to contribute to Aotearoa's growth. The ministry's strategy is informed by the communities it serves. It lays out work that the ministry will lead and work that the ministry will undertake in collaboration with other Government agencies to achieve the outcomes sought by our communities. Our ethnic communities make a significant contribution to New Zealand. However, it's also true that many groups face specific barriers that lead to poorer social and economic outcomes. For example, many have told us that they struggle to access Government services that are relevant to them, and find work that pays them fairly, and that's why this strategy includes a strong focus on strengthening initiatives to improve economic outcomes, including addressing barriers to employment and supporting workplaces to be more inclusive.