Australia is grappling with more than 330,000 unfilled jobs across key industries, even as thousands of qualified permanent migrants remain underemployed, new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals.

The freeze, due to take effect on 21 January, targets people officials say are likely to become a “public charge” by relying on government assistance.

Now in its 20th year, the 2026 Henley Passport Index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations and is updated monthly.

Temple organisers said the site would serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a centre for learning, community service and cultural preservation.

Ghat is located on the banks of the Port Adelaide River and provides a culturally significant place for the immersion of ashes following cremation.

Dr Kumar assumed his role in Melbourne in July 2022, having previously served in Indian missions in Kuwait and Colombo, and held senior roles linked to regional cooperation in South Asia.

When questioned by police about the identity of the owner, she told officers she did not know who owned the business.

Federal authorities allege the pair are “criminal illegal aliens” from India and claim they were operating the semi-truck using Commercial Driver Licences issued by the state of California.

According to the Pew Research Centre, Indian Americans consistently rank among the highest-earning ethnic groups in the United States and have comparatively low reliance on welfare and assistance programmes.

Each forged certificate was sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 2,700, while investigators say some buyers paid as much as AUD 3,600 to AUD 7,300, generating crores of rupees in illegal profits.