Prime Minister Albanese said every Australian family deserved access to high-quality maternity care regardless of where they lived.

Modi used food as a metaphor for the India–Australia relationship, saying that while milk, vegetables and lentils may come from Australia, tea and spices remain unmistakably Indian.

The post, shared on July 12 from right-wing podcast platform 2 Worlds Collide, included the phrase “ABC: Albo Importing Indians for Votes” and was linked to commentary about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s engagement with Indian-Australian communities during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Melbourne.

The Fiji visit formed part of broader efforts by Australia to strengthen ties with Pacific nations while recognising the cultural connections and shared histories of Indigenous communities across the region.

The Khuda Family Foundation’s $100 million Women in STEM Program, delivered in partnership with the University of Sydney, aims to create pathways from secondary school to industry.

Victoria remains Australia's leading destination for international students, with around 322,000 students from approximately 170 countries choosing to study in the state during 2025.

The honour recognises Mukerji's nearly three-decade career as one of India's most celebrated actors, as well as her commitment to social causes supporting women, children and marginalised communities.

The Federal Government will also work with state and territory governments to ensure major AI infrastructure is built in appropriate locations with input from local communities.

“In the great constellation of the Australian story, Richard was without question one of our bright stars.”

Now in its eighth year, the annual GenCost report is regarded as Australia's most comprehensive assessment of the costs of new-build electricity generation, storage and hydrogen technologies.