The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a program to foster new relationships with international student bodies and multicultural communities. The aim is to ensure migrant workers, overseas workers, international students and employers are aware of their workplace rights and responsibilities. Community Engagement Officers have been appointed to establish meaningful, ongoing relationships and have been trained […]
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Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli has praised Chipping Norton Public School for taking advantage of a major NSW Government investment, which will enable more than 1,000 of the best teachers to mentor and coach other teachers. Mr Piccoli today visited the school with Member for Holsworthy […]
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Subcontinent Friends of Labor in New South Wales hosted its annual dinner on 7th August with the Leader of Opposition, The Hon Bill Shorten. The evening was well attended by many community groups, individuals, state and federal MP’s In the opening remarks Ms Kaila […]
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It is an honour to send my warmest greetings to readers of The Indian Down Under on the occasion of Indian Independence Day. 5 August presents a wonderful opportunity to celebrate India’s history and development since gaining independence in 1947. NSW has strong diplomatic, […]
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Meet Federal Member of Parliament Julie Owens at her stall at Parramatta’s India Day celebration this Saturday 15 August. This is a perfect opportunity for community members and organisations to speak with her and discuss local and Federal issues. “I am looking forward to celebrating India’s Independence Day with my […]
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The Government has re listed Al-Shabaab, Hamas’ Izz al-Din al Qassam Brigades, Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad as ‘terrorist organisations’ under the Criminal Code. The organisations remain listed because they continue to directly or indirectly engage in, prepare, plan, assist in, foster or advocate the doing of terrorist acts. Al-Shabaab […]
A City of Sydney grant will help Australia’s leading opera company present concerts on the Sydney Opera House steps, marking the organisation’s 60th anniversary and making opera accessible to more people. With reduced ticket prices and accessible facilities, the five-concert series by Opera Australia is expected to […]
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Forced marriage is an insidious and hidden crime. It is illegal and there is no place for it in Australia. On august 12, 2015 new laws passed the House of Representatives to clarify what constitutes forced marriage, and to introduce tough new penalties for conduct that causes a person to enter into a […]
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A marriage alliance conference was held in Sydney attended by representatives of Muslim and Christian communities. Here is a joint statement released by them on the issue of same sex marriage: Religious leaders with Tio Faulkner of Marriage Alliance and Greg Smith at the conference August, 12, 2015. On behalf of those […]
By Neeru Saluja Actor Deep Sidhu is waiting eagerly for the Independence Day weekend. His debut film ‘Ramta Jogi’ is releasing on August 14 under the big production house Vijayta Films. With the Deol family’s support, this model turned actor can’t ask for more. Friends India […]
