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Don’t want importation of foreign enmities played out in Australia: Senator Dave Sharma

An elected Liberal government will match Labor and commit $2.4 million to Karma Kitchen.

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Labor announces $2.5 million commitment to Krishna Temple’s new Cultural Centre in Marsden Park

"It will be a beacon for Hindu traditions, a hub for cultural and spiritual harmony, and a testament to Australia's multicultural strength".

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Labor leader Anthony Albanese becomes the 31st Prime Minister of Australia

Penny Wong is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Richard Marles is Deputy Prime Minister.

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“How good is Australia!”: Outgoing PM Scott Morrison says goodbye

Scott Morrison has congratulated the Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party for their victory.

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Who are Australian multicultural communities giving the edge to Morrison or Albanese?

The irony is that at least 30 per cent of the Australian population is born overseas but there is no substantial discussion on these communities and their unique needs.

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Who are the ‘teal independents’ in the 2022 Australian federal election?

This is a loosely-tied group of 22 with past connections to either corporate or political establishments who are fighting this election against Liberal MPs in Australia's wealthiest electorates.

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Morrison government will provide five million dollars for multicultural media

The re-elected coalition government will move urgently to deliver the funding, with payments expected to be made early in the new financial year.

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Hinduphobic Greens shunned by Labor leader Albanese amid concerns by Hindu community

"We will not do deals with the Greens."

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Coalition announces to spend $5 million on ‘skills passport’ for tech sector in Australia

The skills passport will make it easier and faster to match workers with jobs in the technology sector in Australia.

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‘Australia India House’ gets $3.5 million funding commitment by Liberal party

The building will also be used for crisis and interim accommodation, supporting domestic violence victims within migrant Australian communities.

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SPORTS

Hockey Victoria’s newest team ‘Melbourne Cobras’ launched with Indian elite players to boost standards and diaspora connection

Cobras will include five elite Indian players across the men’s and women’s squads, a move designed to strengthen the on-field standard while building a direct link with one of the sport’s most passionate global fan bases.

IMMIGRATION

Australia doubles Graduate visa fee to $4,600, leaving many international graduates scrambling

Association of Australia CEO described the jump as inequitable for students nearing the end of their study visas, warning Australia was developing a reputation for pulling “the welcome mat” away.

POLITICS

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader after Littleproud exit, pledges ‘fight back’ agenda

Canavan’s first electoral test will come quickly, with the Nationals preparing for the Farrer by-election in May, which was triggered by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.