The summit provided a platform for Australian training providers, universities, and TAFEs to build partnerships with Indian counterparts, aimed at preparing skilled workforces for emerging industries.
Prof. Prasad, a prominent figure in Fijian politics and academia, will address the changing geopolitics influencing Fiji’s development and the implications for education, health, food security, aid, and governance.
“With over 400 coal-fired power stations under construction worldwide, from India to South-East Asia, our reserves in the Galilee Basin can support both global energy needs and Queensland jobs.”
PM Rabuka acknowledged the contributions of the Indian diaspora in Fiji since the 19th century, recognising their enduring impact on the nation’s society, culture, and economy.
“There is a good argument that TEQSA needs better tools to step in when it’s in the public interest and to respond to systemic risks, not just individual providers.”
Education Minister Jason Clare and Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles announced the appointment, highlighting Prof. Glover’s extensive experience across higher education and workforce policy.
Authorities allege the woman travelled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to join ISIS. The man is believed to now be incarcerated in a Middle Eastern prison.