Queensland Premier Bligh assures safety for Indian studentsOctober 11th, 2009 LONDON - Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has become the latest Australian politician to downplay the recent racial attacks on Indian students in Australia. Bligh said Queensland had an "excellent track record" in providing international students with a safe environment.
Australia moots safe housing, transport for Indian studentsSeptember 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - John Brumby, the premier of Australian state of Victoria, Friday proposed to give separate transportation and safe housing for Indian students studying in Australia. Union Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi, after a meeting with a nine-member delegation led by Brumby, said: "It is a proposal by the Australian government.
MIC urged to play major role in educational development of Indian studentsSeptember 25th, 2009 Kuala Lumpur, Sep. 25 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress Johar Secretary M.M.
3 Indians attacked by racist mob in AustraliaSeptember 15th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Three Indians were brutally assaulted in a suburb in this Australian city by a group of youths who allegedly made racist remarks. Omkar Singh, a relative of the victims, told IBN news channel Tuesday that the attack took place when his relatives were playing pool in Epping.
Two more Indian students attacked in AustraliaAugust 10th, 2009 MELBOURNE/INDORE - Two more Indian students were separately assaulted by a group of men in Australia. Gaurav Kakkar, a student of a hairdressing course, was attacked by a group of men on Friday when he was talking to his family in Punjab's Ferozpur from a local telephone booth.
Two Indian students assaulted in SydneyJune 28th, 2009 SYDNEY - In a fresh attack, two Indian students were assaulted with a beer bottle in Sydney. Two teenagers have been arrested for the attack.
Attacks on Indian students will be prevented: Australian envoyJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy says every possible effort will be made to ensure that attacks on Indian students in Australia are not repeated, adding that the authorities will "pursue those responsible" for the assaults. In a letter to the Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movement (NASYM) that had staged a demonstration here June 18 against the attacks on Indian students in Australia, McCarthy said: "The Australian government will make every effort to ensure that attacks are not repeated and that Australia remains a preferred destination for students from around the world."
He said that the Australian government is working closely with the Indian government on the issue.
Set up grievance cell for Indian students abroad: ModiJune 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and appealed to him to set up a grievance response mechanism in the ministry of external affairs (MEA) for Indian students abroad. He expressed concern over racial attacks on Indian students in Australia and said there should be a joint meeting of Australia high commissioner in India, MEA officials and parents of students in major cities of the country, including Gujarat.
China concerned over attacks on Indian students in AustraliaJune 4th, 2009 CANBERRA - China has joined India in asking Australia to provide improved protection for foreign students after a series of violent racist assaults on Indian students Down Under. "There are over 130,000 Chinese students in Australia.
Indian students could move to New Zealand if racial attacks continue in AustraliaJune 3rd, 2009 WELLINGTON - Indian students based in Australia may opt to go to neighbouring New Zealand if the racially motivated attacks Down Under don't stop. Education New Zealand chief executive Robert Stevens said he had been in touch with the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise office in India yesterday, urging the office to market New Zealand and Australia as "totally different societies".
Indians have lost faith in Victoria PoliceJune 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - Indian students have lost confidence in Victorian Police force that racially profiles them. Federation of Indian Students of Australia (FISA) adviser Gautam Gupta said a series of comments from Victoria Police had prompted Sunday night's protest that was marked by violence and 18 arrests.
Australian province to toughen law against hate crimesJune 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - The string of attacks on Indian students in this Australian city has led the provincial government of Victoria to push for a plan that would have tougher sentences for hate crimes. The damage control action comes within months of Australia launching a multi-million dollar effort to woo Indian students.
Australian PM promises action over attacks on Indians (Roundup)June 1st, 2009 SYDNEY/NEW DELHI - Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd Monday vowed to punish attackers of Indian students as the police freed 18 students detained following massive anti-racism protests. Rudd told parliament in Canberra that he had spoken to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said Australians strongly deplored the string of attacks on Indians studying in the country.
Arrange housing for Indian students, expat group tells varsities (Lead)June 1st, 2009 SYDNEY - Authorities in various Australian universities should arrange housing Indian students in safe areas, at least for the first six months, an expat group formed in the wake of a spate of attacks on Indian students here and in Melbourne said Monday. Yadu Singh, coordinator of the newly formed Community Committee on Indian Students' Issues, also asked the students to have health and emergency insurance.
Attack on Indian students: Australian official to visit IndiaMay 28th, 2009 MELBOURNE - In the wake of the attacks on Indian students in the country, an Australian police officer is to travel to India to brief prospective students on avoiding street violence in Australia, media reports said. Police community liaison officer Senior Constable Victor Robb said that his advice would mainly cover "safety strategy tips", Radio Australia reported Thursday.
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