According to the ACT Government, the Indian community is now the largest multicultural group in the Territory, with around 17,000 residents. Of these, nearly 10,000 people speak Hindi or Punjabi at home.
The sari represents Zaneta Mascarenhas commitment to honouring both her Indian heritage and First Nations culture on a day symbolising renewal in Australian democracy.
AIYD 2025 will convene 30 delegates—15 from each country—in Mumbai from 15–17 September, before moving to Delhi on 18 September for a final day of workshops
Patel is only the second person of Indian origin to reach the rank of Superintendent, alongside Wellington-based National Partnerships Manager Ethnic, Rakesh Naidoo.
The Prime Minister described India as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy, saying the country “fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential”.
The students say more than 450 post-graduation work permit applications have been refused and argue that graduates from the same programmes have received different decisions.
Mr Truong died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Sunshine on Saturday while attempting to intervene when a group of teenagers allegedly stole clothing from a nearby business.
