“It means a lot for me… Australia has given us — my family, and a lot of the wider South Pacific people — lots of opportunity.”

Fair Work’s 2026 public holiday guidance now also lists both Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April for the ACT, bringing workplace advice into line with the updated ACT holiday listing.

Victoria Police had not publicly confirmed an arrest or charges in the matter at the time of publication.

This case shows how sustained dishonesty can ripple across multiple systems and years.”

Harpreet Kaur told the court she believed the certificate was legitimate and denied any intent to deceive her employer or authorities.

Investigators found the woman misused NDIS funds intended for her child with a disability to purchase a residential property.

Two men, aged 25 and 47, who were found to be unlawful non-citizens, were detained during the operation.

The spokesperson, who requested anonymity, described the situation as unprecedented in their two decades of diplomatic service and said efforts were under way to have the individuals identified and returned to India.

Authorities have reiterated warnings to travellers about the risks of carrying items on behalf of others, noting those caught importing illicit drugs into Australia face serious criminal penalties.

Fr Antonyadimai, described by colleagues as a “sensitive” and “gentle” priest, had expressed fear of public disgrace before his death.