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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.

Paid Parental Leave Expands to 26 Weeks: What Indian-Australian Families Need to Know

August 11, 2026 by The Indian

Indian-Australian parents caring for their newborn while reviewing Paid Parental Leave information at home

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.