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Indian international student visas hit major delays as wait times nearly double

Officials have urged students to apply at least three months before intended travel to avoid delays.

Indian nurse in regional Victoria faces deportation after son’s disability blocks family’s permanent residency bid

Das argues the family was fully transparent about Jaziel’s condition when they first applied for visas to move from Ireland, where they had been living before relocating to Australia.

Fiji honours Indian indentured labourers who shaped the nation’s cultural and economic identity

The national commemorations reflected on the arrival of the first indentured labourers aboard the Leonidas on 14 May 1879 and recognised the contributions of more than 60,000 Girmitiyas who came to Fiji between 1879 and 1916 under the indenture system.

Migrant trade workers arrival to be fast-tracked under new trade skills assessment system

A further $5.6 million will fund a new skills recognition program for onshore visa holders, while $4.5 million will strengthen oversight of assessing authorities.

Opposition leader Taylor: Big migration cuts, welfare restrictions for permanent residents to lower housing pressure

He also signalled the Coalition would unwind Labor’s housing-related tax changes, including restrictions to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions

Cleaner on working visa charged over alleged indecent assault at Adelaide school grounds

His employer said the man had worked for the company for two years and had undergone the necessary screening and police clearances before being allowed to attend school sites.

Indian international student elected to Parliament, questions raised over visa and eligibility of five year term

The Greens party would support any necessary visa processes during the parliamentary term.

Sydney cleaning business fined more than $14k for exploiting migrant workers

A Sydney cleaning business operator has been fined $14,554 after a court found she exploited vulnerable migrant workers and failed to comply with workplace...

India rejects entry and New Zealand refuses return of man who travelled to Punjab while seeking asylum

Immigration officials refused to accept NZ asylum certificate as valid for entry into after Aakash allegedly failed to present an Indian passport, claiming it had been lost.

Fiji turns to skilled Indian workers as more than 15,000 locals leave for overseas jobs

PM Rabuka said Fiji continued to face persistent workforce shortages driven by strong global competition for labour, increasing domestic demand and labour mobility schemes.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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