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Free TAFE Construction Surges Past Target: What Indian Australians Should Know

August 19, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian students learning construction skills in a modern TAFE workshop

Nearly 25,000 enrolments have been recorded in Australia’s targeted Free TAFE Construction program, opening practical training options while eligibility and extra costs still vary by state.

Sydney Underpayment Cases Put Migrant Worker Pay Rights in Focus: What Indian Australians Should Check

August 17, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian retail worker checking a payslip and roster in a Sydney grocery workplace

Recent Sydney underpayment cases highlight the pay, penalty-rate and reporting rights every Indian-Australian migrant worker should know.

New $115 VFS Service Fee: What Indian Australians Should Know Before a Consular Appointment

August 12, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian applicants reviewing passport and OCI documents at a consular application centre in Australia

Six new Indian consular centres are operating across Australia, with mandatory appointments and a $115 VFS service fee per application.