Anderson’s decision, outlined in a lengthy statement, follows years of controversial reports that wiped out billions in market value and triggered fierce backlash.
Australians can access 189 destinations without a visa, while India’s passport offers visa-free access to just 57 countries, reflecting limited mobility for its citizens.
The drugs, worth an estimated Rs 36,000 crore on the international market, were found aboard a fishing trawler near Barren Island in the Andaman Sea in November last year.
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.
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.
Foundation Professor of Horticultural Science at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia, he has led major advancements in postharvest technologies, fruit quality, and supply chain innovation.
The trio will take on key negotiation roles across major global challenges, including economic reform, job creation, food security, global health, and conflict resolution.