The nationally representative Essential Research survey, commissioned by Mental Health Australia, found 20 per cent of Gen Z respondents reported having nobody they could count on for support.

The researchers also tested a third method of inducing drunken behaviour, with the vulnerability remaining consistent across all three approaches.

Fijian businessman Div Damodar has said that because Australia is Fiji’s primary economic partner, the decision has direct consequences for Fiji’s local economy.

Dasgupta’s work explores the fundamental science behind nuclear reactions and fusion; Khuda has helped build infrastructure supporting the digital economy; Kaur combines genomics with public policy; and Varshney works at the intersection of genomics, biotechnology and agriculture.

The equipment includes 50 CCTV cameras, eight LED display screens and two public address systems, which will be deployed across eight municipal markets to improve security monitoring, communication and emergency response.

The donation fulfils a commitment announced during Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to India in August 2025 and forms part of India’s broader cooperation with Fiji in agriculture and the sugar sector.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a rapid taskforce to provide an “urgent and immediate review” of the incident, and whether changes to the law are needed to prevent another incident like this.

“The nature of the way that the notification occurred as well was unacceptable.”

Originally from Gujarat, India, Dr Umaretiya studied horticulture at Junagadh Agricultural University before moving to Australia.

“We need to shape how it rolls out, rather than have artificial intelligence shape the way that our society functions.”