Modi called Albanese's speech outstanding, "reflecting his deep commitment to India-Australia friendship," and described the Melbourne community's energy as unmatched, calling it "one of the strongest pillars of India-Australia friendship."
The tribunal has repeatedly found that later applicants had significantly lower-profile political activity and provided insufficient evidence that Indian authorities were aware of their involvement.
"The department’s investigation found no grounds warranting Mr Singh’s removal from the Office of Justice of the Peace and found no breach of the relevant Act or Code of Conduct in relation to the allegations examined."