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‘Vile’ anti-migration rallies targeting Indians condemned by Senator Paul Scarr, says Indian diaspora is a blessing for Australia

‘March for Australia’ rallies in nine cities on 31 August are being led by an anti-immigration group that has singled out Indian migrants, framing recent arrivals as “replacement plain and simple.”

Immigration crackdown on Florida trucks and farms after illegal migrant Harjinder Singh’s deadly crash kills three

The policy shift comes after Singh, who had entered the US illegally and applied for asylum, allegedly caused a fatal collision on the Florida Turnpike on 12 August.

PM Rabuka meets Fijians in India, reaffirms commitment to diaspora ties

The audience included 16 primary school teachers representing Fiji at the WAGGGS Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, alongside Fijians in India for medical treatment and studies.

Brisbane petrol station operator fined $16k for falsifying Indian student’s pay records

Fair Work said Navaneeth Gogikar knowingly supplied misleading pay slips showing different rates of pay for a young Indian international student than what was actually paid.

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister outlines coalition’s growth vision, calls on diaspora in Australia to invest

Prof. Biman Prasad pointed to Fiji’s strong economic recovery, with 4% growth in 2024, $5.8 billion in investments, and rising investor confidence.

Harneet Singh, brother of Florida crash driver Harjinder Singh, arrested and set to be deported

Illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh’s deadly crash sparks truck driver visa freeze as his brother Harneet, also undocumented, is detained by ICE for removal.

New $3000 Parent Boost Visitor Visa with 10-year stay option, here’s what you need to do

Immigration officials confirmed that Parent Boost Visa holders will not be allowed to work for New Zealand employers but can undertake remote work for offshore employers or study for up to three months a year.

“Endangering American lives”: Harjinder Singh’s case triggers foreign truck driver visa freeze

Officials confirmed that Harjinder Singh, an Indian national who entered the US illegally in 2018, failed an English test and traffic sign assessment but was still issued a California commercial driver’s licence.

Push for faster overseas skills recognition reform as $9 billion lost to delays

The Activate Australia’s Skills campaign says the agreement among unlikely allies – the Australian Industry Group, the ACTU and ACOSS – gives the government a clear mandate to act.

Bogus asylum and licensing under scrutiny after fatal crash by illegal migrant truckie Harjinder Singh

The political row underscores wider concerns in the trucking industry, where insiders say undocumented drivers are increasingly common.

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Perth-born Ryan Williams fires stunning debut goal to power India to historic FIFA World Cup qualifier win

“I dreamed about this moment for a long time,” Williams said after the match, visibly emotional following his match-winning contribution.

Fiji and Australia advance Vuvale Union to boost regional peace and security

The Vuvale Union represents a significant milestone in Fiji–Australia relations, reaffirming both countries’ dedication to a cooperative, Pacific-led approach to regional peace and security.

Indian refined diesel helps steady Australia’s fuel supply as regional markets tighten

About 1 million metric tonnes of diesel moved from India to Southeast Asia and Australia in March
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