“So much disgusting, despicable racism in majority of comments here.”

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged diaspora members to document the inspiring stories of their predecessors, such as the Girmitiya community, who had journeyed to distant lands, turning challenges into opportunities.

Dr Jaishankar’s visit to the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi last year highlighted the importance of promoting the language and culture of the Indian diaspora in Fiji.

Four candidates, Sandi Mitra, Mallika Raj, Pradeep Sornaraj, and Amardeep Singh, stood out for their fresh approaches to politics, prioritising social change, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Politicians across the political spectrum are now using Xiaohongshu to connect with Chinese-Australian voters.

These organisations have been working closely with Queensland Cricket for some time, contributing to the growing multicultural presence in the sport.

Albanese stressed the strong and growing relationship between Australia and India, noting their shared economic goals and the significant contribution of the Indian-Australian diaspora to Australia’s multicultural landscape.

"Honoured to be the first PM to attend the event, which gets bigger each year."

"The awards pay tribute to the pioneers of multiculturalism in WA, salute our current leaders, and recognise the emerging voices that will shape our multicultural landscape."

In January 2024 there were 82,890 international student arrivals to Australia, an increase of 23,660 students compared with the corresponding month of the previous year.