AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

Peter Roberts officially takes charge as Australia’s new High Commissioner to Fiji

A seasoned diplomat, Roberts previously served as Deputy Head of Mission at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo and was Ambassador to Timor-Leste from 2018 to 2022.

Australia strengthens education ties with South Asia through school leaders’ mission

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Dutton accused the federal Labor government of delays and underfunding, declaring that only a Coalition government would provide a “real plan” to tackle traffic and freight inefficiencies in Adelaide.

Dutton backtracks on work-from-home policy, Labor attacks Coalition’s U-turn

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Currently ranked third nationally in Australia’s open category, Tanvi’s journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and the fire to succeed on the global stage.

Albanese promises $2.3bn to make home batteries more affordable

The initiative, set to roll out from July 2025, targets both cost-of-living relief and environmental goals by making renewable energy storage more accessible.

Dutton to cut permanent migrant and international student numbers, hike visa fees

Dutton criticised the Government’s migration targets, warning the arrival of 1.8 million new migrants over five years was worsening the housing shortage, especially in capital cities.

Transparency or turmoil: what the Waqf Bill amendment means for India’s minorities

The government calls it a reform for accountability, but critics warn it risks secularism and minority rights.

Australia leads global education dialogue with skills summit and student engagement in India

At the heart of all three events was a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity—qualities that continue to define the Australia–India education and skills partnership.

Fiji hit with Trump’s 32% tariff, DPM Prasad confident of resolving issue

Prof. Prasad highlighted that 72% of US imports into Fiji were duty-free last year, while 25% faced a 5% tariff and less than 4% were taxed at 15% or 32%.

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