For Australia, the treaty strengthens ties with a key regional partner amid rising geopolitical uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific, including concerns about China’s growing influence.

If found in breach by LGI, the councillor could face penalties ranging from a formal reprimand to suspension or disqualification from office.

Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have intensified in recent months amid escalating Chinese military activity in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.

International education is NSW’s second-largest export, generating $12.8 billion in total economic activity and supporting nearly 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs.

The Pukpuk treaty had been due to be signed during Albanese’s visit to PNG last month for the country’s 50th independence anniversary, but it was delayed after PNG’s cabinet failed to reach a quorum.

India’s student visa assessment level for Australia has moved from Level 3 to Level 2, easing documentation requirements such as upfront financial evidence and course-specific English tests.

Victoria led all states in visitors, nights, and expenditure from the Indian market, with spending up a staggering 78.9 per cent compared to last year.

"Diversity is what makes Australia the great nation that we are. To everyone who experiences racism, I stand with you. We belong in Australia."

China's Dingdong Fresh app delivers fresh produce, meat and seafood within 30 minutes and boasts two million daily users, 830,000 of whom place orders each day.