Australia and India bound together powerfully by cricket

High Commissioner Philip Green joined former MoS for External Affairs and Culture Ms Meenakshi Lekhi to launch a project with Indian Blind Cricket Team & The Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled to train visually impaired women and girls under Australia's development program.

(High Commissioner at the Samarthanam event)

Boosting Australian-Indian commercial space partnerships

The Indian space industry has taken off! Australia is a committed partner - and ready to share our dark skies, tracking assets & deep science capabilities for mutual benefit. Australia will also be funding specific partnerships to the tune of Rs 100 crore over next three years. This week, High Commissioner Philip Green was present at the signing of a historic Launch Service Agreement between Australia's Space Machines Co & India's NSIL India. This Space MAIT-RI Mission represents a defining moment in our space cooperation - the first time an Australian firm has commissioned an Indian-made SSLV- launch to commence from 2026.

(High Commissioner at the space event)

High Commissioner at the 'Summer of Cricket'

With just months away from the greatest cricket competition - Australia v India, High Commissioner Philip Green joined Australian Consul General in Chennai Silai Zaki and the Centre for Australia India Relations CEO Tim Thomas for a curtain-raiser on the upcoming ‘Summer of Cricket' in Australia. Leaders from across industry & government joined cricket greats in a celebration of long-running Australia India cricket ties. 

(High Commissioner at the Summer of Cricket event)

Australian Cricketer Brett Lee champions Aussie Avocados into Indian Market

Acting High Commissioner Nick McCaffery joined Australian legendary cricketer Brett Lee & Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas to announce the entry of Australian avocados into the Indian market! A promising partnership between Australia and India that opens new avenue for Indian consumers to enjoy the exceptional taste & nutritional benefits of Australian avocado. 

(Brett Lee at the Australia-India Avocado launch)

High Commissioner Philip Green address National Defence College

India is an indispensable defence and security partner for Australia. High Commissioner Philip Green outlined his ambitions for the Australia-India defence partnership in his address at the National Defence College recently.

(High Commissioner at the National Defence College)

High Commission announces support to Rajasthan Royals CSR arm to improve women's access to water 

A Halla Bol moment! High Commissioner Green announced a partnership with the Royal Rajasthan Foundation, the social equity arm of Rajasthan Royals, to enhance women's access to water in the Sambhar region of Rajasthan. The initiative aims at empowering women farmers on water-secure, energy-efficient & sustainable farming practices. The Rajasthan Royals team also took time out to view the Australian Indigenous art on the walls of our High Commission compound.

(Announcing of the Royal Rajasthan Foundation - AHC partnership)

ANZAC Day commemoration in Delhi 

A moving & solemn ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Delhi's War Cemetery this year. In his ANZAC Day address, High Commissioner Green dwelt particularly on the role of troops from the Indian Subcontinent at Gallipoli and in WWI more generally. Link to his remarks: High Commissioner Philip Green's ANZAC Day Speech

(High Commissioner at the Delhi War Cemetery)

High Commission partners with Khushii NGO to deliver a mental health project 

Alongside the legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev and DFAT colleague Jamie Isbister, High Commissioner Green announced a partnership with a local Indian NGO Khushii that works with the vulnerable and less privileged children and communities. The project will train and sensitise school teachers on mental health equipping them to integrate the learnings in their teaching methodologies.

(High Commissioner at the Khushii NGO)

Boosting Australian-Indian commercial space partnerships 

The Australian Government announced funding for three collaborative projects that will strengthen the space economy and boost the commercial space partnership for Australia and India. These projects will receive a total of A$18 million (INR 98 crore) as part of the International Space Investment India Projects program. Each project will include a number of Australian and Indian partners, who will help address climate change, boost manufacturing, and advance artificial intelligence, among other objectives.

(International Space Investment Initiative India)