New Centre for India-Australia Relations Established to Build on Trade Ties

The Albanese Labor government has announced a new Centre for India-Australia Relations in another step to tighten relations between the countries. With India on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by the end of the decade, the move is aimed at placing Australia in the box seat for India’s growth. The new Parramatta headquarters will be a focal point for government, business, academia, the cultural sector, and Indian-Australian communities. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, said Australia was poised to reap the benefits of a close relationship with India. “Working more closely with our Indian-Australian communities–our fastest growing diaspora–means we can better respond to a diverse and evolving India,” she said....