Shekhar said he was looking forward to joining ANU in its 80th year and helping tell the university’s story more widely.

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"

Minister Singh urged job seekers to verify all overseas employment opportunities directly with the Ministry before making payments, submitting personal documents or accepting job offers.

The Pacific Mobility Labour Survey (PLMS) Wave One measured what participants earned after tax and deductions, what was deducted, and hours worked.

Peters said his party had uncovered evidence suggesting immigration settings were being changed in ways that specifically targeted Indian citizens.

Yasmina claimed she had been cut off from the outside world after the move, while her three younger children, who were born in Pakistan, were never enrolled in school.

Some workers were also required to work unpaid periods of up to two weeks when they first started at the business.

Across Australia, the top five international visitor markets in the year ending March 2026 were New Zealand, China, the United Kingdom, the United States and India.

“Indian by birth, Australian by choice, legend by citizenship. Upgraded to Aussie citizenship. Dingoes, beaches and barbecues, here I come.”

Ballots are already used to manage the massive excess demand for backpacker visas in China, India and Vietnam.