RIP Australian Multiculturalism

Australian leader John Howard has changed the name of the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Multiculturalism was first adopted by Canada's government in 1971 to address the clash of French and English cultures.

But it was rapidly adopted around the world, including Australia where it replaced "assimilation" as the best way to accommodate the influx of migrants.

And it has worked so well for Canada.

One can only hope others will follow Mr. Howard's lead.