Category: Uncommon Ground

Bilal El-Hayak: The unlikely mayor

An immigrant. A youth worker. A community leader. Bilal El-Hayek’s journey from arriving in Australia unable to speak English to becoming Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown is a story of service, resilience and leadership. In a conversation with Professor Talal Yassine on Uncommon Ground, he reflects on multiculturalism, rising prejudice and why bringing people together will always matter more than playing politics.

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