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Labor Suffers Setback in Queensland By-Elections, Prompting Calls for Change

Inala saw Labor's Margie Nightingale retain the seat but not without a significant 19.3% swing towards the LNP.

Dire polls for Labor in Tasmania and Queensland with elections upcoming

The Tasmanian state election is on March 23 and the Queensland state election will be held in October 2024.

Sun sets on former Fiji Prime Minister Bainimarama, disqualified from elections until 2032

Mr Bainimarama's conviction of the charge of one count of attempt to pervert the course of justice is based on the Fiji Constitution.

Modi’s decade and democracy in India: Backsliding or Thriving?

Indian elections also create great excitement within the Indian diaspora worldwide.

First time Australian government has over 50% women at the table

"It’s a chance to re-affirm our commitment to true gender equality – in the community, the boardroom, on the sporting field, in our parliaments."

2700 Days: Senator Penny Wong becomes longest-serving female cabinet minister in Australian history

Senator Wong was elected to the Senate for the Australian Labor Party in 2001 and has been re-elected four times - in 2007, 2013, 2016 and 2022.

Government to pay super on paid parental leave, benefitting 180,000 families a year

Eligible parents with babies born or adopted from July next year will receive an extra 12% of their government-funded paid parental leave as payment to their super fund.

British Monarch King Charles and Queen Camilla Set for Visit to Australia in 2024

The visit is likely to align with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa, in October 2024

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to be Keynote Speaker for Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi

India-Greece share a commitment to foster economic growth, and collaboration in the fields of security and defence, shipping, and maritime.

Australia’s last remaining Liberal Premier calls an early election

“I’m not going to allow myself or my government to be held to ransom for the next 12 months. It’s bad for Tasmania, it’s bad for Tasmanians.”

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Melbourne’s Chethicad Oommen Thomas awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for service to Indian community

Thomas, who migrated to Victoria in 1969 shortly after the dismantling of the White Australia Policy, has played a pivotal role in helping generations of Indian migrants settle, connect and thrive in Australia.

Surgeon Dilipkumar Gahankari awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for service to plastic and reconstructive surgery

Dr Gahankari's career includes extensive experience in reconstructive surgery, burns care, hand surgery and cosmetic procedures, along with a focus on patient safety and surgical outcomes.

Sydney’s Noshir Irani awarded Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community

Mr Irani has served for many years as a Justice of the Peace and has volunteered with community meal programs supporting vulnerable residents.
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