Here's a quick snapshot of our conversation with Mr Khalil who represents the Victorian seat of Wills in the Federal Parliament:
• As I am also from a migrant background, it helps me in understanding the plight of migrants to this country.
• Education is the "key" to open doors of opportunities in Australia.
• For Moreland to be known as "Little Nepal" is fantastic.
• If there are any legal issues people need support with but don't have funding, my office can help.
• There needs to more people of diverse background involved in politics.
Peter Khalil, celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi with "Madheshi Community in Victoria" members at Coburg Lake Reserve in Melbourne. Source: Facebook/Peter Khalil
Peter Khalil says the Nepali community, which he considers to be genuine, hardworking, full of warmth and very hospitable, contributes a lot to the broader society in his electorate.
According to 2016 census, around 2,500 people of Nepali background call Victoria their home. Suburbs such as Glenroy and Coburg, both of which fall in Mr Khalil's electorate - homed 848 and 491 people respectively, from a Nepali speaking background.
Speaking to SBS Nepali, Mr Khalil says people should not hesitate to come to his office for help if they are concerned about any issues such as visas, immigration, mental health, housing affordability, and pensions for the elderly.
Recounting his own story, he says there is no shortage of possibilities for immigrants in multicultural Australia if they are well qualified.
He also says education is the key to opportunities in Australia.
Highlighting the massive influx of people migrating to Australia from the subcontinent and counties like Nepal, Peter Khalil says people of diverse background need to take politics seriously.
"Unfortunately the political class in Australia is still very Anglo-Australian. The more people from migrant backgrounds that get involved (in politics), the better represented are their needs".
