South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has arrived in India on a trade mission, aiming to expand ties in international education and boost South Australia’s billion-dollar export market.
“I am committed to ensuring that we fully capitalise on every opportunity presented by the world’s fastest-growing major economy,” Malinauskas said before his departure.
India is already South Australia’s largest source of international students, and with the opening of the new Adelaide University next year, the Premier sees a prime opportunity to attract more students.
“This will provide a significant boost to our economy, community, and workforce.”
South Australia exports over $1 billion in goods to India, and Malinauskas believes there is room for further growth as demand for premium produce increases.
With the Indian community in South Australia continuing to grow, he is also exploring the possibility of direct flights between Adelaide and India to enhance trade, tourism, and people-to-people connections.
The Premier has been a strong critic of Federal Labor’s proposed student caps, calling them “bad policy” that would harm the economy, stifle research, and undermine the AUKUS deal.
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