“That behaviour undermines confidence in the lending system and ultimately affects the ability of hard-working New Zealanders to secure finance for their own homes.”

Drivers who rack up 13 demerit points will continue to face automatic disqualification from driving on NSW roads, irrespective of where their licence was originally issued.

The appointment follows a year of heightened defence and diplomatic activity between the two countries, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to India in March.

With almost 25 years’ service, She has built deep expertise across counter-terrorism, organised crime, global operations, child protection, human trafficking and people smuggling.

Investigators allege the probe began in February 2025 after the ACIC detected anomalies in the man’s financial activity. It is alleged he was involved in laundering millions of dollars obtained through fraudulent NDIS claims.

Mr Singh described the situation as deeply distressing, saying it is heartbreaking to see his children feel unsafe in a public recreational space.

Two other men — a 19-year-old from Heidelberg West and a 20-year-old from Bundoora — were charged with murder earlier this month.

Saiawi’s appointment comes as India and New Zealand work to deepen their bilateral ties, following the recent conclusion of Free Trade Agreement talks.

The funding will support four new projects that together will increase plastics recycling capacity by 16,700 tonnes a year, strengthening Victoria’s resource recovery sector while creating jobs across the state’s growing circular economy.

Another individual, known to Queensland Police for using violence and coercion to force migrant workers into illegal work was also removed from Australia.