There have been ongoing concerns regarding racism in our community, and Hobart at large. This is after various incidents of racist behaviour and racially motivated attacks have occurred. Greater Hobart councils plan to work together to stand against racism with a new campaign – which will be an important reminder that we are a multicultural community. This ties into former Premier Peter Gutwein’s recent charity walk across Tasmania raising funds and awareness of the Migrant Resource Centre (MRC). He was walking, and working, toward a more inclusive and harmonious Tasmania. He also walked to highlight the importance of Tasmania’s migrant and refugee communities and the value they bring to the State both socially and economically. Peter passed through Brighton the last day of his epic walk.

Council members including Mayor Leigh Gray, Cr Phil Owen, Cr Tennille Murtagh and Cr John McMaster walked with Peter through Brighton to show support for his cause.