This document was written in response to the Green Paper "Immigration Policies and Australia's Population." Various philosophies underlying and social policies implied by the identified issues of social cohesion, equality, and cultural identity are examined. An attempt is made to establish guidelines for immigration and settlement policies appropriate to a multicultural Australia. It is shown how these guidelines apply in the three areas embraced by the committees of the Australian Ethnic Affairs Council: settlement, community consultation and ethnic media, and education. Ways in which current settlement procedures continue to subvert egalitarian processes are outlined. Policy proposals are offered for the education of non English speaking adults and children. The need for rigorously assessing the demands of the Australian economy, as well as the country's capacity to absorb immigrants is stressed. (Author/GC)