Asian-Australian MPs set to rise in Canberra as face of Parliament gradually changes
The new crop of Asian-Australian MPs includes (from left) Mr Zhi Soon, Mr Gabriel Ng and Mr Leon Rebello. PHOTOS: ZHI SOON/FACEBOOK, GABRIEL NG/FACEBOOK, LEON REBELLO/FACEBOOK
– The number of Asian-Australian MPs in Australia's Parliament is set to rise to 17 following the conclusion of a landmark election earlier in May, as the major parties eye the electoral and policy benefits of having a more culturally diverse range of candidates.
Though counting after Australia's federal election on May 3 is yet to be completed, the incoming Parliament, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, is expected to include 17 MPs with Asian heritage, or about 7.5 per cent of all 226 MPs.
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