The report commended Canberra’s “serious and sustained efforts,” highlighting that in 2024 authorities initiated 200 investigations, prosecuted 66 alleged traffickers, and secured 60 convictions – a dramatic increase from the previous year.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking to speak with the manager and the individual she referred to as her brother.

Amandeep and Stiven Singh, in Australia since 2009 on bridging visas, were recently told their permanent residency was denied and must leave by November.

The growing hostility is also seeping into the political discourse, further deepening divisions.

CoHNA described the incident as “deeply disturbing” and said it reflects a broader pattern of intimidation and discrimination faced by Indo-Canadians.

California, where illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was granted a CDL despite failing both an English test and a traffic sign assessment, was singled out as the worst offender with more than a quarter of non-domiciled CDLs reviewed in the state had been improperly issued.

During the visit, officials toured the site and outlined the vision for the project, which is supported by a $5.5 million Labor election commitment aimed at fostering multiculturalism and community engagement in the region.

"My mum taught me to stand up for myself and multiculturalism… No Australian can make me feel like a stranger in my country.”

It is reported that the man arrived in Tasmania on a student visa and worked as an Uber, taxi, and truck driver.

Back in April, Australian authorities raised the alarm over a surge in “non-genuine” student applications, cases in which education was not the primary intent but a façade for residency ambitions or unauthorised employment.