Swati Maliwal alleged that “crores of rupees have already reached Australia through hawala” and claimed those involved planned to flee overseas if they lost political power.
Across Australia, the top five international visitor markets in the year ending March 2026 were New Zealand, China, the United Kingdom, the United States and India.
The expansion comes alongside a broader package of increases to social security payments and family assistance measures that will take effect from July 1.