No matter where we come from or how we got here, most of us want to live a safe and peaceful life, provide for our families and contribute to our community.

We take pride in our vibrant multicultural society and we know we’re at our best when people of different backgrounds come together, in good times and bad.

But for too long, some politicians have tried to divide us against each other, based on what we look like, where we come from or how we got here – especially during elections.

They want to distract us from solving the real problems we face, by spreading fear and pointing the finger at people seeking safety on our shores.

But we’re stronger than fear, and we’re as proud of our diversity as the things we have in common.

Whether we’re fighting fires, floods or a pandemic – or welcoming people seeking safety from violence and war – we’ve got each other’s backs.

When people of all backgrounds join together, we can solve the big problems and make a better future for all of us.

That’s why this by-election, find out what your candidate stands for and if they support fair and equal policy for refugees and people seeking asylum.