Vinay Hiremath, an Indian-origin entrepreneur, sold his startup Loom for $975 million to Australia's Atlassian and has also collaborated with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marked the milestone at a sod-turning ceremony, joined by Federal Member for Pearce Tracey Roberts and Mayor of Wanneroo Linda Aitken.
The government’s housing package aims to unlock 1,367 new homes across the state, with funding allocated to essential infrastructure projects such as water, power, and roads.
China’s actions in the South China Sea and East China Sea were also raised, with both countries warning against unsafe military conduct and reaffirming that disputes must be resolved peacefully under international law. They reiterated support for stability across the Taiwan Strait and opposed unilateral moves to alter the status quo.
The Prime Minister reflected on the broader significance of migration to Australia, noting that, aside from First Nations people, all Australians are either migrants or descendants of migrants.