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.

Beyond her research, Prof. Joshi is widely recognised for her commitment to equity in science. Her Laureate Fellowship included a strong focus on attracting and retaining women in STEM

“Our volunteers’ compassion is the backbone of this initiative,” Gourisetty said, crediting the dozens of community members who give their time each week.

The Freedoms & Rights Coalition leader Brian Tamaki used social media to raise concerns about Khalistan flags he said were being waved during the parade.

“If I am Prime Minister and you are not an Australian citizen, you will be deported. If I am Prime Minister and you are an Australian citizen, you will be arrested.”

"Around 20 percent of our urban public transport driver workforce is here on a temporary work visa, and those visas are expiring in 2026."