A seasoned diplomat, Mehta has served in Madrid, Washington, D.C., and most recently as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the leak, with carbon monoxide poisoning suspected.

The new strategy identifies six priority sectors: agribusiness, health and life sciences, creative industries and sport, tourism, clean energy, and public transport.

“An investment in Papua New Guinea’s democracy and sovereignty that will benefit future generations.”

Each Hamer Regional Scholarship will provide $10,000 to support students studying, living in, or from regional Victoria.

Fifty years ago this week, Papua New Guinea became independent from Australia.

The Premier’s itinerary includes Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing in Jiangsu Province – Victoria’s earliest sister-state – and Chengdu and Deyang in Sichuan Province, its newest sister-state.

ASIC Chair Joe Longo said the penalties reflected the seriousness and breadth of ANZ’s misconduct.

Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad launched an investigation after receiving a report that the girl was assaulted on Saturday.

“Rest assured, the time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch.”