This organisation’s key objective is to provide maximum assistance to newly arrived migrants, and assist them by giving them information about assistance available. Information is also provided about approaching the wide variety of existing social organizations to help them settle and get established in Australia.

Former Pakistani asylum seeker Fawad Ahmed says his journey to Australia has been all about survival and the chance to push for Ashes selection is simply amazing.

Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Thursday the leg spinner's selection for Australia A's matches in England, confident his citizenship can be fast-tracked in time for the Ashes series in July after a bill to amend the Citizenship Act passed through the House of Representatives on Wednesday night.

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The South Asian Public Affairs Council had its inaugural Ceremony at Parliament House. The Ambiance was set with the sounds of music from a live Sitar duo, and lively conversation and networking. Of the 50 plus guest in attendance they included members from the business community, academics, Vice Consul from the U.S. Consulate Office, members from Parliament and members representing South Asian backgrounds.