Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the funding reflects his Government’s commitment to ensuring regional areas have the infrastructure they need to thrive.
To assess the impact of this increase on the rural workforce, overall backpacker numbers need to be further interrogated to reveal the actual number working in agriculture.
Anderson’s decision, outlined in a lengthy statement, follows years of controversial reports that wiped out billions in market value and triggered fierce backlash.
Neetu Bhagotia, Consul General of India in Brisbane, inaugurated the event with a heartfelt speech in Hindi, sharing a message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.