ANEW year, a new multicultural advisory committee with some famous faces in the mix.

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou heads a list of five eminent Victorians who were today appointed to the new Australian Multicultural Advisory Council announced by the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans.

“Andrew Demetriou has been appointed as chair and brings substantial experience to the council as a prominent sports personality and as the chief executive of the AFL,” Senator Evans said.

Multicultural advisory committee members include Andrew Demetriou (chair), Susai Benjamin, Hass Dellal OAM, Joumanah El Matrah, Carmen Garcia, Sylwia Greda-Bogusz, Rhonda Jacobsen, Gail Ker, Voula Messimeri AM, Nola Randall-Mohk, Brian Schwartz AM, Rauf Soulio, Casta Tungaraza, Craig Waterhouse, Samina Yasmeen and Katie Young OAM.