New $115 VFS Service Fee: What Indian Australians Should Know Before a Consular Appointment
Six new Indian consular centres are operating across Australia, with mandatory appointments and a $115 VFS service fee per application.
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Paid Parental Leave Expands to 26 Weeks: What Indian-Australian Families Need to Know
Australia’s Paid Parental Leave scheme now offers up to 26 weeks for eligible families, with 20 days reserved for a partner and super contributions beginning to reach eligible parents’ funds.
Australia’s $1,000 Standard Tax Deduction: What Indian Workers Should Know Now
The ATO’s new $1,000 standard deduction starts in 2026–27, but it is not a $1,000 refund and cannot be used for the tax return Australians are lodging now.