“We live in the best country on earth. People of all faiths — Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist — live side by side. We just need to respect each other and turn down the temperature,” he said, adding that diversity remains Australia’s greatest strength."
Tharoor adopts the usage of “Radical Centrism” that “embraces pluralism without erasing identity, pursues growth without abandoning equity, honours our civilisation without resisting openness, and seeks unity without enforcing uniformity.”
Senator Smith said that while the government had strengthened sanctions against Russia, Australia was not doing enough to address the indirect flow of Russian oil revenue.
Eight people, including Elnaz Hajtamiri’s ex-boyfriend Mohamad Lilo and suspects Sukhpreet Singh, Jaspreet Singh, Harshdeep Binner, Riyasat Singh, and Deshawn Davis, have been charged in connection with the case, which carries a $100,000 reward for information.
Australian government signed a secretive deal with Nauru in September, guaranteeing the small Micronesian island A$2.5 billion over the next three decades to accommodate the first cohort of deportees.
Nearly 270,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in U.S. universities, contributing close to $10 billion annually to the American economy and supporting around 93,000 jobs.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
The operation, led by the Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure alongside WA Police and the Australian Federal Police, targeted more than 100 vehicles over four hours at Perth Airport.
