BOSTON & MUMBAI (June 4, 2020) — The gang of four–music director Bappa Lahiri, lyricist Sameer Anjaan, Bollywood playback singer and TV host Shaan and Indian American singer Anuradha Palakurthi on Thursday released a music video titled “Saath Do” or “Give Me Your Hand.” The goal of the video is to send a positive and […]
PRIME MINISTER MODI [Remarks delivered via translator]: On behalf of myself and all of India, I would like to wish all the people and families my deepest condolences to the people who have undergone damage because of COVID-19. This a global pandemic has had an impact on all the regiments in the world and this digital form […]
JOINT STATEMENT ON A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND AUSTRALIA Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi and the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia jointly participated in an India – Australia Leaders’ Virtual Summit on 04 June 2020. I. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership The meeting between the […]
Over $500,000 in funding to provide immediate assistance for basic necessities like food, transport and language support for vulnerable people have been announced by the NSW Government as relief measure, for Multicultural community organisations. The announcement comes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee, stated, “The COVID-19 pandemic and measures […]
In a recent press release from the Prime Minister’s office, a major announcement across the RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SECTOR has been made. “From 4 June until 31 December 2020, HomeBuilder will provide all eligible owner-occupiers (not just first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. Construction […]
In a recent announcement made by the Australian and NSW Governments, the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport will be connected to Sydney’s rail network via the new Sydney Metro. Western Sydney International has welcomed the announcement. According to the media statement released by the NSW Government, “The work will start this year to ensure the […]
Following the Federal Government’s announcement to introduce a time limited, targeted new ‘HomeBuilder’ package; the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Managing Director Graham Wolfe, said, “The HomeBuilder package will support the delivery of tens of thousands of new home and renovation projects.” According to the media statement released by HIA, this package could generate over $15 billion […]
The Morrison Government is supporting jobs in the residential construction sector with the introduction of the new HomeBuilder program. From today until 31 December 2020, HomeBuilder will provide all eligible owner-occupiers (not just first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. Construction must be […]
SENATOR THE HON MARISE PAYNE Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women Australia has signed a wide-ranging maritime declaration with India, marking a major step forward in the security and defence relationship as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries. The Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific commits our nations to supporting […]
SENATOR THE HON MARISE PAYNE Minister for Foreign Affairs Minister for Women The Morrison Government has entered into a landmark, cooperative arrangement with India on cyber affairs and critical technology. As part of the Australia-India Leaders’ Virtual Summit held today, I was pleased to join my Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, in signing […]