The court sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment with a non-parole period of one year and nine months. Taking into account time already spent in custody, Singh is expected to be eligible for release in May 2026.
Amin faces 13 federal charges, including conspiracy to produce child pornography, conspiracy to receive and distribute child pornography, operating a child exploitation enterprise, cyberstalking, aggravated identity theft and wire fraud.
Sixteen players and team personnel were killed and 13 others were injured when Sidhu’s truck entered an intersection and struck the bus as the team travelled to a playoff game.
Public funds should not go to groups associated with mourning Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, describing such actions as “sickening” and saying they should be condemned across the political spectrum.
A trilateral memorandum with India on technology and innovation was also codified, building on the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
Academic mobility is key component of the agreement, with plans to facilitate doctoral, postdoctoral and faculty exchanges, including joint PhD programs and visiting scholar opportunities.
The 36-year-old man was arrested in Sydney on 4 March 2026 by officers from the New South Wales Police Force and later charged by the Australian Federal Police.
Immigration Minister Erika Stanford said compliance efforts had been stepped up to prevent exploitation, after Labour’s Phil Twyford questioned whether 16 prosecutions last year were sufficient.
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.
