The ACITI initiative represents a coordinated effort among India, Australia, and Canada to leverage technology and innovation to address global challenges and enhance cooperation across multiple sectors.

Registration fees raised more than $175,000 for two west-based charities — the Community Bike Hub, which provides bicycle access and education, and West Welcome Wagon, which supports asylum seekers and refugees settling into life in Australia.

Prime Minister blamed the previous government for allowing 24 out of 28 coal-fired power stations to announce closures or bring shutdown dates forward, arguing their inaction had left Australia vulnerable to higher prices.

Addressing delegates from across the world, PM Albanese paid tribute to the contributions of trade unions in promoting fairness, safety, and dignity in workplaces.

Already, more than 1,000 GP clinics that previously used mixed billing have converted to full bulk billing, joining the 1,600 existing practices.

The immediate trigger issue was the government’s refusal to release a report by former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs into jobs for mates.

Speaking at a meeting with senior business leaders of the Australia-India CEO Forum, Senator Wong emphasised the Forum’s role in fostering trade and investment.

When asked about ongoing tariff tensions, Albanese said he raised the issue directly with the President.

The ABS issued a public statement clarifying that overseas arrivals figures had been misused to suggest inflated migration numbers.

The visit aims to deepen Australia’s longstanding alliance with the United States — a partnership built on shared values of peace, security, and prosperity.