Critics argue that SB 509 prioritises abstract foreign threats over immediate protection for communities at risk from domestic extremism such as from white supremacists and Khalistani extremists.
Community members and the public were encouraged to donate non-perishable food, household items, and hygiene products at collection points across Australia.
Calling the voyage a “glowing symbol of Nari Shakti,” India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described it as both a test of endurance and a spiritual sadhana.
She later told the room she would be more careful in future to explain the point she intended to make, and criticised sections of the media for portraying her motives unfairly.
Fiji Airways also won the APEX Innovation Award for Best Inflight Food and Beverage 2026, following the introduction of its Pacific Rim–inspired menu, on-demand dining in Business Class and refreshed Economy offerings.
"We’ll align training where it makes sense, protect integrity, and ensure learners—whether in Ahmedabad, Adelaide or Alice Springs—can demonstrate capability in real workplaces.
The judges acknowledged that political debate often involves robust language but said that does not exempt public commentary from Australia's anti-discrimination laws.
