Forging stronger bonds between Queensland and India       

Queensland Premier the Hon David Crisafulli MP visited India between 30 August and 1 September 2025, to strengthen Queensland’s links with India across education, sport, culture and trade. Over three days in Delhi and Mumbai, Premier Crisafulli met with key Indian leaders to advance shared interests and explore new opportunities for collaboration between Queensland and India.

In Delhi, the Premier met with India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to discuss the strong and growing education links between Australia and India. Premier Crisafulli also engaged with India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandviya. With Brisbane preparing to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games—and India’s aspirations for the 2036 Games – they discussed how Queensland and India can work together to strengthen their sporting ties, from elite athlete training to infrastructure and sports diplomacy.

In Mumbai, the Premier met with the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to discuss Queensland’s clean, green produce and potential opportunities in education, trade and investment, and had the privilege of joining the Chief Minister for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at his residence. The visit marks a significant step forward in the Queensland-India ties – laying the foundation for stronger cooperation in the years ahead.

(Queensland Premier the Hon David Crisafulli MP with India's Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan)

Living with Pride: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion       

To commemorate Pride Month 2025, the Australian High Commission partnered with PVR INOX to host an inclusive Pride panel discussion and a screening of the iconic 1994 Australian queer cult classic movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on 27 June.

Moderated by High Commissioner Philip Green, the panel featured leading LGBTQIA+ voices — Keshav Suri, Executive Director at the Lalit Suri Hospitality Group; Anish Gawande, political spokesperson; Harish Iyer, equal rights activist; and drag artist and lawyer Lush Monsoon (Aishwarya Ayushmaan). The discussion highlighted the importance of advancing LGBTQIA+ rights as a pathway to broader equality, innovation and opportunity.

During Pride Month, Australian High Commission staff also joined the inspiring artists from the Aravani Art Project to paint the High Commission’s entrance walkway in Pride colours, reflecting Australia’s commitment to diversity, human rights, and inclusion.

(High Commissioner Philip Green at the screening of the iconic Australian queer cult classic movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at PVR INOX)