During his visit, Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite will meet with Indian officials to discuss Australia's constructive approach to skilled migration and explore opportunities to further strengthen the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong moved the motion on Tuesday, condemning Hanson’s remarks as “inflammatory and divisive” and reaffirming parliament’s support for migrant communities.
More than half of Australia’s workforce is employed in industries where at least 60 per cent of workers are of one gender, highlighting the persistence of occupational segregation.