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09 Jan 2022

Australian govt says Novak Djokovic did not have guaranteed entry to country

The filing ahead of a court hearing on Monday was in defence of the government`s decision to bar entry to the world number one player over his COVID-19 vaccination status.

External Affairs Ministry

19 Apr 2017

In touch with US, Australia govts on visa issues: India

Amid concerns over the US' changed H1B visa programme, India said on Wednesday it was in touch with the Trump administration and making "full assessment" of its impact on Indian professionals.

Australian government

19 Apr 2017

Australia visa move unlikely to impact Indian IT workers: Nasscom

The Australian government's move to eliminate the 457 visa category would not have a major impact on visas granted to Indian IT workers, industry body Nasscom said on Wednesday.

04 Apr 2017

Australia cracks down on foreign bribery

The Australian government on Tuesday announced a major crackdown on foreign bribery.

24 Oct 2016

Aussie authorities mull legalizing shark nets after rise in attacks

New South Wales Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair said the state would introduce a dedicated legislation to regulate the mesh nets on a trial basis.

11 Jul 2016

Australian PM to decide cabinet following election win

Australia`s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has on Monday returned to capital Canberra to decide on his cabinet ministers for the 45th Parliament, after he secured victory in the 2016 federal election.

Australian government

21 Apr 2016

Australia launches new cyber security strategy

The Australian government on Thursday launched a $180 million cyber security strategy, in an effort to shore up Australia`s defence against cyber attacks and online fraud.

Francois Crepeau

25 Sep 2015

UN migrant rights expert puts off Australia visit over `unacceptable` restrictions

An independent UN expert on migrant rights said Friday he had postponed a visit to Australia citing restrictions on his access to detention centres, and concerns people he met with could face reprisals.

13 Dec 2014

More job losses ahead as 175 Australian govt agencies face scrap

Australia's government warned of further job losses on Saturday as media reports said around 175 government agencies working in areas as diverse as Antarctic science and drought will be scrapped.

28 Jul 2014

Adani's $16.5 bn Australian coal proj cleared, company welcomes decision

Hailing the decision, Adani Chairman, Gautam Adani said: " We welcome the Minister's approval of the Carmichael Mine and Rail project, which takes us another step closer to delivering our multi-billion dollar mine, rail and port development".

28 Jul 2014

Australia approves Adani's A$16.5 bn Carmichael coal project

The Australian government on Monday approved Indian firm Adani Mining Pty Ltd`s A$16.5 billion ($15.5 billion) Carmichael coal and rail project in Queensland.

17 Jul 2014

Australia abolishes divisive carbon tax

The current administration favours a "direct action" plan that includes financial incentives for polluters to increase their energy efficiency.

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