According to the Congressional Research Service, about 705 Somali nationals were enrolled in TPS last year, out of nearly 1.3 million people covered by the program across all countries.
The Fijian Parliament highlighted that the Deputy Speaker’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to active engagement within the Commonwealth and expressed gratitude to the Government of India for funding the delegation’s travel.
The commission’s remit will cover the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australian society and institutions, the drivers of hatred and radicalisation, and the adequacy of government and agency responses before and after the attack.
While Labor is still competitive in the polls, Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s ratings are dismal, with a recent Redbridge poll and Newspoll both giving her a net approval below -40.
"But when you find yourself having to fight against your own team, it becomes impossible to put those interests first. That is not the standard I came into public life to accept, and it is not the kind of politics Victorians deserve."
Lord Fakafanua, educated at O.P. Jindal Global University in India, becomes one of the youngest prime ministers in Tonga’s history and only the second noble to hold the office since the country’s 2010 constitutional reforms.
Premier Jacinta Allan, speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, said the apology marks “a place of reckoning” for all Victorians and recognises the profound impact of past decisions on generations of First Peoples.
The incident has left the Indian-origin family feeling unsafe in their own home, particularly with a newborn, a toddler, and elderly relatives living with him.
Around 400,000 Indian visitors travelled to Australia in both 2024 and 2025, highlighting the resilience of the market and its growing contribution to the national visitor economy.