Overview
- High Commissioner Philip Green told reporters in Mumbai that the government stands with migrants, including Indians, and underscored Australia’s commitment to multiculturalism.
- He acknowledged recent anti‑immigration demonstrations, said senior ministers have responded, and reiterated there is no place for religious or ethnic discrimination.
- Green described Australia as one of the safest destinations for Indians, noting more than one million residents of Indian origin and stating that occasional incidents are dealt with effectively.
- He said nearly a dozen rounds of negotiations on the next phase of the trade pact have been completed, called talks the “business end,” and reported meeting Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal without setting a deadline.
- Citing momentum from the 2022 interim ECTA, he noted India’s exports to Australia rose about 200% over five years and pointed to clean energy, agriculture, education and tourism as priority growth areas.