After walking from the top of Tasmania to the bottom, former Premier Peter Gutwein is planning his next trek – this time walking to the mainland.
The ‘Better Together’ walk will begin on October 1st and see Gutwein cover the distance over nine days, with a break to fly from Launceston to Sydney.
As Chair of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Gutwein hopes the walk will highlight the contributions made by migrants and refugees to Australia.
“We are an inclusive, respectful country but sometimes we let ourselves down,” he said.
“Sadly, racism occurs and remains a leading point of concern for Australian migrant and refugee support and service organisations.”
“Australians from a migrant and refugee background contribute to every sector of the economy and community.”
“By sharing positive stories, we can build a deeper understanding that as Australians – regardless of colour, race, circumstance or background – we are simply better together.”
The walk will conclude in Canberra on October 9, where Gutwein will “encourage Federal Members of Parliament to unify and reaffirm commitment to a multicultural Australia”.
Gutwein raised over $60,000 for the Migrant Resource Centre during his June walk from Burnie to Hobart, with plans to top that figure next month.
“Through donations [we can] raise funds to support ongoing initiatives that promote the importance and benefits of multiculturalism,” he said.
