The sari represents Zaneta Mascarenhas commitment to honouring both her Indian heritage and First Nations culture on a day symbolising renewal in Australian democracy.
In February 2024, he became the first Australian Senator to be sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita, a move that resonated strongly with the multicultural community across the country.
Data also shows 66% of NSW residents, 61% of Queenslanders and 58% of Victorians plan to travel for sport this year, with Sydney topping the sporting destination list, closely followed by Melbourne.
Her appointment runs through to mid‑2028, ensuring Victoria pursues its ambitious goal of doubling two-way annual trade with India to $25 billion by 2030.
This year’s Olympiad hosted 630 students from 110 nations, who competed over two days to solve six complex problems across algebra, number theory, combinatorics, and geometry.
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, have called for greater transparency, suggesting that there may be more behind the sudden departure than mere medical advice.
“First Nations Victorians have stories, knowledge and culture that the world wants to experience. This program makes sure community is in control of how those stories are told.”
The international student was issued a $660 infringement notice, had his visa cancelled, and was detained before being removed from Australia on the next available flight.
Senator Hanson claimed the circulating image was artificially generated, pointing to what she described as “imposters in the chamber” as evidence the photograph had been manipulated.