"Political parties are increasingly opening their doors to migrants," Councillor candidate Bassam Sheikh

Councillor candidate Bassam Sheikh

Bassam Sheikh, a Box Hill resident in Sydney, is running for councillor in the NSW local council elections scheduled for September 14. As a proponent of increased migrant participation in politics, he notes that, despite facing challenges, political parties are increasingly welcoming migrants.


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