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25.01.2022 Free Webinar on Balanced Living organised by GHARS on Sunday 19 July 2020 from 3.30 pm Melbourne Canberra Sydnry time. A must attend.

25.01.2022 UNOFFICIAL The Hon. Scott Morrison MP...Continue reading

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24.01.2022 There are so many Hindu girls are being forcibly converted to Islam after getting married to Muslim boys openly in Pakistan which should of concern for not only Hindus but whole world. Government of Pakistan just turning blind eye to such incidences. There are so many Hindu organisations in India and even in Australia like Hindu Societyy, Vishwanath Hindu Parishad, Hindu Council, Hindu Australia etc. but what actions they are taking to save such incidents? Read ABC news below; https://www.abc.net.au//pakistan-forced-marriage-/11338314

23.01.2022 Friday, 21 August 2020 WORKING TOGETHER TO PROTECT VICTORIANS WITH DISABILITIES The Australian and Victorian Governments will enhance the coronavirus response in disability residential care through a strengthened Disability Response Centre to coordinate and manage outbreaks and keep residents safe. Based on the experiences and lessons of the Victorian Aged Care Response Centre, this joint disability response will be based within the centre of emergency management the State ...Continue reading

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21.01.2022 Friday, 16 October 2020 AUSTRALIA’S FIRST SIKH TEMPLE LISTED ON THE STATE HERITAGE REGISTER Australia’s original First Sikh Temple has been listed on the State Heritage Register by the NSW government, highlighting its importance in the state’s cultural history.... The Sikh place of worship, known as Gurdwara, has been the social and religious heartbeat of the state’s Sikh community since its construction in 1968, said the NSW Minister for Heritage, the Hon Don Harwin MLC. The First Sikh Temple, located in Woolgoolga on the beautiful mid north coast, is of great significance to the cultural history of NSW as it demonstrates the migration and permanent settlement of the Sikh community in our state, Minister Harwin said today. The first Gurdwara building, a longstanding centre for worship, ceremony, gathering and participation, now shares its site and use with the new Gurdwara, built in a traditional Sikh architectural style with its magnificent gold and white roof domes, which opened in 2019. Together, these buildings are of profound importance to the Sikh community, and it is from these buildings, the old and the new, from which the Sikh community give so generously to their wider community, Mr Harwin said. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee said the heritage-listing of The First Sikh Temple is wonderful for the entire Sikh community in NSW. As NSW residents were overcome by the devastation of recent fires and floods our generous Sikh community were there to offer their unwavering help and assistance, Minister Lee said. This listing is symbolic of NSW’s wonderfully diverse and inclusive multicultural communities. Member for Coffs Harbour, Gurmesh Singh, Australia’s first Sikh member of Parliament, said his electorate is a diverse and thriving region. Receiving heritage listing for the temple is very significant for our region, and a proud moment for Australia’s Sikh community, he said. Minister Harwin said he was delighted to announce the temple’s entry on the Register. It is important to acknowledge the breadth of NSW’s historical story and the inclusion of this temple will be the first listing for the Sikh faith on NSW’s pre-eminent heritage register. Listing will ensure that the significance of The First Sikh Temple will continue to be recognised and protected for future generations. Further information on the state heritage listing of The First Sikh Temple is available at www.heritage.nsw.gov.au MEDIA: Duncan McNab | Minister Harwin | 0424 282 091

19.01.2022 Saturday, 22 August 2020 NEW ERA DAWNS AT FEDERATION SQUARE OUR MEETING PLACE The Victorian Government has unveiled the biggest upgrade in Federation Squares history and a new vision for the iconic site as a civic and cultural hub that embraces the Yarra and showcases the best of Victoria to locals and visitors. A $20 million injection from the Governments $2.7 billion Building Works stimulus program will support dozens of projects across the precinct to improve the exper...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Masks to be mandatory in Melbourne coronavirus hotspots as Victoria extends state of emergency People who are out of the house and not wearing a mask can be fined $200 by police, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says face masks will become mandatory in public for everyone living in the coronavirus hotspots of Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire. Mr Andrews announced the new restrictions on Sunday morning, as the state recorded 363 new cor...onavirus infections as well as three further deaths. It will become mandatory from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July, Mr Andrews said People who are out of the house and not wearing a mask can be fined $200 by police, he added, while urging residents to adopt a "commonsense" approach. "Now, commonsense will guide this," Mr Andrews said. "If you're out running, part of your daily exercise, then it may not be practical to wear the mask while you are running. But you should bring the mask with you and you should wear it before and after you have gone for your run. "There'll be some other environments, for instance, where you're going into a bank, when you would need to take your mask off." Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Sunday also announced that Victoria would be extending its current state of emergency until 11.59pm on 16 August. "That decision has been made acting on the advice of the chief health officer, given that we continue to see rising case numbers, increasing numbers of people being hospitalised and sadly also increasing fatalities," she told reporters. Ms Mikakos urged people to improvise if they were unable to secure an appropriate mask in time. "Don't be stressed or anxious if you cannot get your hands on a top-tier surgical mask, you can make one yourself," she said. "You can use a scarf, you can use a bandanna, something is better than nothing." Chief health officer Brett Sutton described Victoria's situation as a "numbers rollercoaster". Residents in metropolitan Melbourne are subject to stay-at-home orders and can only leave home for essential work, study, exercise or care responsibilities. People are also advised to wear masks in public. People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your states restrictions on gathering limits. If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. News and information is available in 63 languages at sbs.com.au/coronavirus See more

19.01.2022 21 October 2020 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT BATHURST NSW Health is tonight calling on anyone who attended the Bathurst 1000 motor race on the weekend as well as residents of Bathurst with any symptoms that could signal COVID-19 to get tested as soon as possible after remnants of the COVID-19 virus were detected in raw sewage in the area today.... The sample comprises wastewater from over the past weekend, and could indicate current or a previous infection in someone who attended or worked at the Bathurst 1000 motor race, a visitor to Bathurst, or even a local resident. Visitors to and residents of Bathurst must be aware of any symptoms of illness, and immediately isolate and get tested should even the mildest of symptoms appear that you think might just be a cold. Symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough, tiredness, fever or other symptoms could be COVID-19. After testing, you must remain in isolation until a negative result is received. NSW Health is urgently undertaking investigations, which include reviewing lists of all those known to have had the virus who attended or worked at the race. The only way to find new cases and prevent further transmission is to increase testing. There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics or contact your GP. Sewage testing for molecular markers of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, started in July, adding another tool in the fight against the global pandemic. There is no evidence COVID-19 is transmitted via wastewater systems. This message is intended for the addressee named and may contain confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete it and notify the sender. Views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, and are not necessarily the views of NSW Health or any of its entities.

18.01.2022 Thursday, 27 August 2020 KEEPING OUR PROMISES WITH FIVE MORE ORANGE DOORS TO OPEN The Victorian Government is supporting more women and children escape family violence with the rollout of the Orange Door Network in an additional five areas of the state, as we continue to implement all the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence. The Orange Door Network will expand to Melbournes south and inner-east, Ovens Murray, Wimmera South- West and Outer Gippsland. ...Continue reading

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17.01.2022 UNOFFICIAL The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister... The Hon. Alan Tudge MP Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs JOINT STATEMENT Thursday 9 July 2020 HONG KONG Australia and Hong Kong have always shared a close relationship. Our people-to-people links include close family connections, business ties and shared values. Australia is a favoured destination for people from Hong Kong, and has been for many years. Australia has a long history of attracting Hong Kongs best and brightest who have contributed significantly to our economic growth and job creation, and we are committed to ensuring this is further strengthened. Thats why Australia will introduce new measures for students, temporary graduates and skilled workers from Hong Kong who want to live, work and study in Australia. New visa arrangements will provide further opportunities for Hong Kong passport holders to remain in Australia, with pathways to permanent residency. They will also attract talent and companies to our nation in order to boost productivity and create further job opportunities for Australians. Temporary graduate and skilled workers will be offered an additional five years of work rights in Australia on top of the time theyve already been in Australia, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period. Students will be eligible for a five year graduate visa from the conclusion of their studies, with a pathway to permanent residency at the end of that period. . Future Hong Kong applicants for temporary skilled visas will be provided with a five year visa, based on meeting the updated skills lists and Labour Market Testing requirements. Existing arrangement will continue to apply for those applicants who study and work in regional areas to help address skills shortages in those areas, with pathways to permanent residency after 3 years. There are almost 10,000 existing temporary skilled, temporary graduate and student visa holders in Australia who will be eligible for these special arrangements, with a further 2,500 outside Australia and 1,250 applications on hand. The Government will also enhance efforts to attract businesses from Hong Kong. There are more than 1,000 international companies that have their regional headquarters based in Hong Kong which might consider relocating to Australia. Our government will develop further incentives to attract these companies, particularly where they have a strong potential for future growth and employment of Australians. Further detailed information is attached. Media Contacts: Press Office, (02) 6277 7744 The Hon. Scott Morrison MP, Sydney Press Office of the Hon. Scott Morrison

17.01.2022 THE HON ALAN TUDGE MP MINISTER FOR POPULATION, CITIES AND URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE MELISSA MCINTOSH MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LINDSAY 13 September 2020 THE HON GLADYS BEREJIKLIAN MP PREMIER OF NEW SOUTH WALES THE HON ANDREW CONSTANCE MP NSW MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND ROADS...Continue reading

16.01.2022 5 Mukhi Rudraksha is ruled by Rudra Kalagni. People who seek to awaken their higher selves i.e. Upa-Guru may wear a Five Mukhi Rudraksha bead. It increases awareness, recollection, word power, intellect and also listening & understanding skills. Hence this Rudraksha is highly recommended for gaining wisdom. The auspicious 5 Mukhi original Rudraksha are one of the most commonly found Rudraksha beads in nature. Almost each tree of the Elaeocarpus Ganitrus Roxb produces 5 Mukhi ...Rudrakshas, hence it is abundantly found in nature. 5 Mukhi Rudraksha is blessed and ruled by Rudra Kalagni, the five forms of Lord Shiva as mentioned in the Padma Purana. These five forms of Rudra Kalagni are Isshan, Tatpurush, Saddyojat, Vamdev and Aghor. *Benefits of 5 Mukhi Rudraksha* -It helps those with timid, shy or suppressed predisposition and enables them to attain a growing sense of uniqueness, self-worth and creativity -It is highly recommended for those preparing for competitive examination. -It also helps singers and public speakers to achieve greater success in their respective fields. -It helps those with timid, shy or suppressed predisposition and enables them to attain a growing sense of uniqueness, self-worth and creativity -It gives relief in Bronchitis, Insomnia, and Hair Fall etc -It helps singers and public speakers achieve greater success in their respective fields. Call Moti Visa on 0412 987 192

15.01.2022 Check out Beyond INDIA's article on RGIT Australia and its Students Striving for Success in the Forever Evolving Hospitality Industry.

14.01.2022 Crime Stoppers Victoria have today released a new podcast series exploring the International Student experience here in Melbourne. The two-part series goes into detail to learn the joys and challenges the students face in living in a new city and new country. Part one features Councilor Philip Le Liu of the City of Melbourne, chair of the International Engagement portfolio for the council. In part-two, five Melbourne international students from five different countries provid...e their first hand perspectives on life in Melbourne. Key themes of discussion include choosing Melbourne to study, safety, reporting crime and racism following the outbreak of Covid-19. Please find the attached media release which provides further detail and quotes from the podcast and Crime Stoppers Victoria. The podcast is available at the following link on the Crime Stoppers Victoria website: https://www.crimestoppersvic.com.au/crime-stoppers-victori/ It is also available on all podcast playing services, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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13.01.2022 Saturday, 17 October 2020 FOREIGN WORKERS PILOT PROGRAM ENDORSED TO HELP FILL LABOUR SHORTAGE The NSW Government has today provided conditional approval for more than 350 skilled workers to arrive from Fiji to help fill a labour shortage in the State’s abattoirs.... Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said the government had developed the initiative as a pilot program under the Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) and was now seeking necessary approvals from the Commonwealth Government. This is a common-sense solution to minimise disruption to supply chains and an important step towards securing the State’s food supply, Mr Marshall said. We have worked closely with industry to understand what labour is required during these challenging times, and this pilot presents an important first step in securing critical workers. The pilot proposes to charter more than 350 experienced workers from Fiji to work at approved abattoirs in NSW. Mr Marshall said that these arrivals would not be considered part of the airport cap and that workers would be required to undergo the same stringent quarantine requirements as all other international arrivals, in line with existing public health orders. We would never introduce a risk into the State, and every worker entering the country under this program will go through strict quarantine and testing before being allowed to travel into our regional communities, Mr Marshall said. We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the State’s agricultural workforce and that’s why we have already taken steps to minimise disruptions, including adopting the National Agricultural Workers Code and launching the Help Harvest NSW portal to connect domestic labour supply with demand. Subject to relevant Commonwealth approvals, this positive outcome would be achieved in just one month’s time, with the first charter flight expected to take off in mid-November. The charter flights and quarantine arrangements would be funded by industry. MEDIA: Connor McGoverne | 0408 185 304

11.01.2022 Sunday, 13 September 2020 ON THE ROAD TOWARDS COVID NORMAL Thanks to the enormous efforts of Victorians in following the rules and driving down case numbers, we will take the first of our cautious and careful steps towards a COVID Normal tonight. The numbers are falling but we need to keep it that way ensuring we can continue to open up safely and sustainably based on the data, the science and expert public health advice. From 11.59pm Melbourne moves from Stage Four to th...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Media release 14 July 2020 We unequivocally condemn racism The Victorian Multicultural Commission unequivocally condemns racism and commits to taking a leadership role in addressing racism in Victoria. We unequivocally condemn all forms of racism, vilification or discrimination directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity, faith or national origin. ... We condemn all forms of racism or vilification against First Nations people. We condemn anti-Semitism, Islamophobia or any form of racism or vilification against Asian communities, African communities or people of colour. Racism hurts our whole society and we must do better in opposing it. Meaningful change will only happen when people of all backgrounds come together in solidarity and move from being passive or neutral to becoming actively anti-racist. But at this pivotal moment in our history, we believe that change is possible. We recognise that if we are to tackle racism, we need to start by listening to the truth about our nations history and addressing the injustices experienced by First Nations People. While we recognise the role of legislation in holding perpetrators to account and await the outcomes of the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti Vilification Protections, we know that legislation alone is not enough to change our society. Addressing systemic and individual racism will take a collective and sustained effort by all of us. We commit to developing an anti-racism engagement strategy that is informed by communities and responsive to the dynamic narrative that is changing here in Australia. We will create safe spaces for honest conversations. We will listen and ensure that diverse voices are heard. We will advocate for equity and mobilise others to join us in taking action. We will also look within our own diverse organisation and hold ourselves accountable to the same standards we expect of others. In the coming weeks and months, we will continue to engage widely and deeply with Victorians to inform our strategy, including through community conversations and forums. Our position has been informed by community roundtable discussions, as well as a number of conversations with community leaders. Read the Commissions submission to the Inquiry into Anti Vilification Protections. Read our commitment to fighting racism statement in response to the Black Lives Matter protests. Media enquiries Ingelise Jones 0419 927 230 or [email protected] Ruth Hyland 0421 7590 45 or [email protected] Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Victorian Multicultural Commission Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street Melbourne VIC 3000 03 9651 5901

09.01.2022 Tuesday, 1 September 2020 VAD LAWS GIVING MORE VICTORIANS CHOICE OVER THEIR DEATH Just over one year since its implementation, our voluntary assisted dying laws are giving Victorians suffering with a terminal illness greater choice over the timing and manner of their death. Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos welcomed the third report of the independent Voluntary Assisted Dying Review Board, led by former Supreme Court Justice Betty King QC, which was tabled in Parliament today...Continue reading

09.01.2022 PRIME MINISTER MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDIA 2020 As a longstanding friend of India, Australia joins wholeheartedly in its celebration of independence and extends our warm congratulations to the people of India. While this years celebrations will be different and many of the traditional gatherings will not take place, we can all draw strength from the values that our countries share. As I said during the visit to Australia of President Kovind: Ou...r cultures might be different, but we believe in similar things. We believe of the supremacy of the ballot-box in our national life; in the rule of law; in institutions that safeguard rights; and the responsibility of free people to build a better world. It is because of our shared values, interests and objectives that Prime Minister Modi and I announced the historic elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in June this year. Our partnership is geared for the common good of our region and the global community, and this will be critical as we work to overcome the health, social and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deep friendship between Australia and India is about more than trade and diplomacy. Founded on bharosa (trust) and samman (respect) it is a friendship with depth, and marked by democracy, defence cooperation, diaspora and dosti (mateship). It was Australias second Prime Minister Alfred Deakin who best expressed the hope we have for our bilateral relationship when he wrote the distance which separates us...is being steadily diminished between us, year by year. And so it is to this day. We know people are the living bridge between our countries: as students; skilled workers; or joining family, people of Indian heritage have enriched this country. India is now our biggest source of migrants and their presence has contributed to Australia becoming the most successful multicultural nation on earth. May the ties between our countries continue to deepen. I wish you all a Happy Independence Day! The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia August 2020

08.01.2022 Friday, 16 October 2020 FREE LEGAL HELP FOR COVID IMPACTED COMMUNITIES Victim-survivors of domestic and family violence and those who have been impacted by COVID-19 will benefit from new funding to the community legal assistance sector.... Attorney General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Mark Speakman today announced the allocation of $5.43 million in Commonwealth funding to community legal centres delivering frontline services to people experiencing disadvantage and discrimination. The dual global health and economic crises have created unprecedented demand for community legal services. This funding will see more free legal support than ever for people facing job losses, financial insecurity and tenancy issues, Mr Speakman said. Recent alarming reports have suggested the pandemic is increasing the risk of domestic abuse in the home. Almost 80 percent of this funding will support services for people facing domestic and family violence to help victim-survivors get the legal support they need, hold perpetrators to account and ultimately save lives. Funding will benefit a range of specialist centres providing targeted support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, seniors, people with disabilities, young people and migrants and refugees, and generalist centres from Lismore to Broken Hill. Community Legal Centres NSW Executive Director Tim Leach welcomed the funding boost which forms part of the Commonwealth Government’s $15.6 million investment to support NSW legal assistance services impacted by COVID-19. NSW’s community legal centres have responded swiftly and effectively to the challenges presented by disasters like droughts, bushfires or a global pandemic and found new ways to support our communities through times of crisis, Mr Leach said. This funding is critical to our capacity to respond to huge increases in COVID-related demand. Centres have terrific plans for fast-track projects that will deliver innovative and efficient legal supports into communities. The Attorney General has accepted the recommendations of an expert evaluation panel that all 34 community legal centres that made an application receive funding. This announcement builds on the NSW Government’s record investments into the community legal sector, with more than $40 million injected into community legal centres over three years. Find out more about how community legal centres can support you by visiting the Community Legal Centres NSW website. MEDIA: Damien Smith | 0417 788 947

07.01.2022 Wednesday, September 9 2020 ONLINE TOOLKIT PUTS WOMENS FINANCIAL FUTURE IN THE PALM OF THEIR HANDS Women across NSW will be able to access a comprehensive online financial resource thanks to the launch of the Womens Financial Toolkit Its your future.... Minister for Women Bronnie Taylor said the resource draws on a range of tools designed to help women improve their financial literacy. We are living in incredibly challenging times, with many women facing economic uncertainty and insecurity, Mrs Taylor said. Knowledge is power and I want to make sure all women across NSW have the resources to improve their financial wellbeing, whatever their personal circumstances. The Womens Financial Toolkit is designed to be something of a one-stop shop which can be used by women from all walks of life. Developed by Women NSW and the Minister for Womens Council for Womens Economic Opportunity (CWEO), the Toolkit links women to trustworthy information about taking control of day-to-day expenses, setting up and managing a small business and dealing with unexpected emergencies, as well as advice on shaping their financial future. Taleen Shamlian, CWEO member and Managing Director of Advisory Street, said it is vital that women have access to credible information to protect their financial security. We hope women will find the Toolkit really useful and share it with their friends because we all wish to be economically empowered, said Ms. Shamlian. For single working mum Suzanne*, raising two children with minimal child support has meant financial pressure building over the course of a decade. She accessed the Toolkit on the recommendation of a friend, and it really helped to take the pressure off. I was so relieved to find so much information about money in one place. I could easily find out how to get help with my money issues, she said. The Toolkit helped connect Suzanne with a free financial counsellor. They advocated for me and I was able to have several debts waived due to financial hardship. I also worked out a new budget that is helping me pay other debts, she said. For more, visit https://www.women.nsw.gov.au/resou/womens-financial-toolkit. MEDIA | Brigid Glanville | 0427 805 738

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07.01.2022 Mark Speakman Attorney General Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence MEDIA RELEASE Sunday, 12 July 2020...Continue reading

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06.01.2022 Sunday, 6 September 2020 STATEMENT FROM THE PREMIER Today is Fathers Day. And just like Mothers Day earlier this year, I know therell be plenty of families missing each other. Whether its dad or grandpa, baba, papa or cha today is a day that is supposed to be spent together....Continue reading

06.01.2022 Tuesday, 14 July 2020 FUNDING FOR VULNERABLE TEMPORARY VISA HOLDERS Emergency grant funding is now available to support vulnerable temporary visa holders and specialist migrant and settlement services during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee today announced $4 million in support funding is now available for those in need. Vulnerable temporary visa holders are increasingly at risk of hardship since the onset of the pandemic, Mr Lee said. We know that specialist migrant and settlement organisations have had to really step up in extremely challenging times to support some of the most vulnerable in our society with their most basic necessities. This has also taken place at a time where there has been an overall decline of volunteers and resources supporting these organisations due to the pandemic. The increased funding comes on top of the $2 million of grants already distributed to provide immediate emergency relief to asylum seekers. The funding will provide a much-needed helping hand to provide emergency relief including food, medical support, telecommunications, transport and essential housing. Grant funding will also be available to support culturally appropriate case and support workers, transportation and outreach services to connect with isolated community members and interpreting and translation services. Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 27 July 2020. For more information about the program, grant eligibility and application forms go to: https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/grants-temporary-visa-hold MEDIA: Nick Marshall-McCormack | 0448 725 289

06.01.2022 August 2020 INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY I extend my warmest wishes to all Australians celebrating the anniversary of Indias Independence on 15 August. India and Australia have a long and proud history of cooperation and shared values. India has been our largest source of migrants since 2016 and the vibrant Indian migrant community is our third largest, with almost 700,000 people. Last year almost 40,000 Indian nationals made the pledge to become Australian citizens.... Australia has greatly benefited from the diversity, skills and continued contributions of Australias Indian community. They continue to build on Australias position as the most successful multicultural society in the world. As the Prime Minister emphasised at his recent virtual summit with Prime Minister Modi, India is a very important friend to Australia and the strength of our strong bilateral relationship and our like-minded democracies are key to a more open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific. I thank Indian community leaders and the broader Indian Australian community for your continued support in the fight against COVID-19 and the support you provide to your communities in dealing with issues arising from this situation. I send my best wishes to all those marking Indian Independence Day, noting that like many other occasions it will be celebrated very differently this year. ALAN TUDGE See more

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03.01.2022 Dear Client We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we are working extra hours to assist you. The Victorian Government announced that the Businesses within metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire that are affected by the return to Stay at Home restrictions may be eligible for a one-off, $5,000 grant under the Business Support Fund.(This program is in addition to the first round of the Business Support Fund, which closed on 1 June 2020). Business o...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Wednesday, 12 August 2020 A HELPING HAND FOR STUDENTS AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES... The NSW Government is working with Foodbank NSW & ACT to provide thousands of emergency food hampers to international students across the State including regional locations like Armidale, Lismore and Wagga Wagga. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet today visited the Foodbank NSW & ACT depot in Glendenning where 9,000 hampers are being prepared and dispatched. Mr Barilaro said the $100,000 program is providing a helping hand to vulnerable students and their host communities. International education is one of our key exports, supporting thousands of jobs in cities and towns across NSW, Mr Barilaro said. Some international students stranded by the global pandemic are facing hardship through no fault of their own and were providing a range of assistance measures, including these hampers delivered to international students across the state. Foodbanks statistics show people living in rural and regional areas are 33 per cent more likely have experienced food insecurity. The initiative is part of a broader NSW Government package being delivered by Study NSW to help international students and the education sector through COVID-19. Measures include $20 million to fund temporary crisis accommodation with approved student accommodation or home stay providers, and additional resources for the International Student Legal Service NSW. The Government has also provided a $750 million Loan Guarantee scheme for NSW universities and other measures including payroll tax exemptions. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the NSW Government was committed to supporting communities through COVID-19 and maintaining the States track record as a leading global study destination. International students are valued members of our community and universities provide jobs, skilled graduates, research and innovation across NSW, Mr Perrottet said. Its vital we do what we can to support those in need in these challenging times. Foodbank NSW & ACT Chief Executive Officer Gerry Anderson said the initiative had already received an overwhelming response. For the past 28 years FBNA been sourcing and delivering food for hungry Australians. International students from universities, TAFE and private educational institutions have so far taken home more than 5,000 hampers of pantry staples home. International students in need should contact Foodbank on 02 9735 3099 to find out where they can collect a hamper closest to them. They can also visit the Study NSW website and subscribe to the Study NSW mailing list for updates. For more information on what COVID-19 support is available, call the Service NSW hotline (13 77 88) or visit the Service NSW website. MEDIA: Jennifer Lugsdin | Deputy Premier | 0427 930 922 Amber Muir | Treasurer | 0447 695 520

03.01.2022 Friday, 17 July 2020 50-YEAR VISION FOR SYDNEYS OPEN SPACE AND PARKLANDS A new 50-Year Vision for Greater Sydneys network of parklands and green open spaces has been launched today by the NSW Government, heralded by an initial $10 million investment to revitalise one of the citys forgotten harbour-side parks. ... Planning and Public Spaces Minister Rob Stokes said the draft Vision which is now open for public comment puts NSW on a path to the first-ever metropolitan-wide plan for the citys open spaces and parklands. Our citys parks are one of our greatest assets and belong to all of us; its time for a clear, single vision to protect, manage, enhance and expand them for generations to come, Mr Stokes said. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how we need to change the way we look at our public spaces not as parks in a city but rather as Sydney as a city within a park. The Vision will be championed by a new Greater Sydney Parklands (GSP) government agency that brings together the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust, Parramatta Park Trust, and Western Sydney Parklands Trusts, as well as the parklands of Callan Park and Fernhill Estate. Michael Rose, Chairman of the Committee for Sydney, has been appointed the Chair of GSP board. In the past, the individual parkland trusts have had a sole focus on the land within their boundaries. Now we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to look beyond those boundaries to plan for our parklands and open spaces over the next 50 years as a connected and vital network that forms the backbone of our city, Mr Stokes said. This new city-wide agency will work in partnership with communities and local councils across Greater Sydney to champion the new Vision and ensure were working holistically to expand and improve our open spaces and parklands. Combined, the agency will oversee more than 6,000 hectares of parklands across Sydney, which host almost 40 million visits each year. Callan Park in Sydneys inner west is the first park to be identified through the GSP for urgent restorative work, with $10 million in funding allocated to enhance the connection with the waterfront and Bay Run. A new Landscape Structure Plan has been released for public comment, which will inform how the funding is spent. This investment in Callan Park is just the start and demonstrates our commitment to revitalising and growing our citys great public open spaces, starting with one of its great forgotten jewels, Mr Stokes said. The draft 50-Year Vision for Greater Sydneys Open Space and Parklands will be open for consultation until 11 September 2020. For more information visit: www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/gsp *Images available for download at: https://bit.ly/2WmaNso MEDIA: Jessica Reid | 0429 369 565

02.01.2022 Sunday, 13 September 2020 SUPPORTING VICTORIAN BUSINESSES ON OUR ROAD TO COVID NORMAL A massive new support package will see $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support delivered to Victorian businesses as we work together to drive coronavirus cases down and progress along our roadmap to COVID Normal. Premier Daniel Andrews today announced the multi-billion package to help businesses survive and keep Victorians in jobs taking the Government's total business s...Continue reading

02.01.2022 Monday, 31 August 2020 WORKING TOGETHER TO RE-OPEN VICTORIA SAFELY The Victorian Government will release its reopening roadmap this Sunday, 6 September, providing certainty and clarity to communities and businesses alike. Ahead of this release, the Government will commence an intensive, and extensive, round of discussions with industry, unions and community organisations to inform the final development of Victorias roadmap to COVID Normal. This consultation will be based...Continue reading