Offences include overcharging, refusing to use the meter, and denying service to passengers with assistance animals. Safe Transport Victoria will also publish disciplinary actions on its public register to signal that illegal behaviour will not be tolerated.
The festivities were graced by Senator Paul Scarr, MPs Margie Nightingale and Julie-Ann Campbell, representing the Prime Minister’s Office, as well as local area councillors and a large gathering of the Indian community and friends of India.
The ASO emphasises that sanctions contraventions are serious criminal offences and continues to monitor remittance companies and the broader financial sector.
One of Diwali’s messages is that good triumphs over evil — that we must come together in joy and unity, working together to overcome darkness and division.”
The magistrate laughed at the prosecutor's claim that the Victoria Police was unable to locate Pradeep Tiwari, the Maribyrnong Mayor, to serve the notice for the court proceedings.
The report adds that reforms are needed to ensure international graduates can fully contribute, including strengthening visa integrity, supporting relevant work experience
“These grants are all about helping to create safe, welcoming places in Victoria where people from all backgrounds can come together, celebrate culture and share traditions.”
“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”
The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.
Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.
