August 20, 2022
1 min read

Michelle Wade has clear-cut strategy to take forward India-Australia ties

Wade said that India has been a place of interest for Victorian businesses for long…reports Asian Lite News

Michelle Wade, South Asia Commissioner for the state of Victoria, Australia, has a clear-cut strategy to take forward India-Australia ties.

On the side-lines of her visit to the Kochi campus of Australia’s premier training centre, the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) on Friday, she briefly shared her plans with IANS and said that she was tasked in 2018 with delivering the Victoria India strategy — the first market-focussed strategy of the Australian state.

“We delivered and grew in our relationships in education, medtech and edtech, as well as environment and water services as prime examples. Since Covid, the Indian market is transacting much more online and is open to new solutions,” said Wade, who is based in Bengaluru since 2018.



“This has opened opportunities in education, medical, AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) technologies and also seen consumers looking for ethical and clean wellness products.

“The biggest impact has been that Covid gave airlines a chance to reset and we now have many more flights to Australia each week,” she said.

Wade said that India has been a place of interest for Victorian businesses for long.

“Part of its reputation is driven by the large diaspora which young and well-educated. The IA-ECTA (India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement) and our businesses’ desire to diversify further is also seeing growing interest,” Wade added.

She said that they will be hosting delegates at the DIDAC (Digital Data Acquisition and Control) in Bengaluru in September for edtech, and ‘Indiajoy’ for AR & VR in Hyderabad in November.

“We are also keen to develop business links through the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled in Australia later this year,” Wade said.

At the institute, Wade took part in the graduation ceremony of the first batch of IHNA’s online courses, which are meant for getting skilled jobs while awaiting a permanent job in Australia.

ALSO READ: Google Play eyes further India investment

Previous Story

Prateek Pant: We believe that market timing is a futile exercise

Next Story

Rain kills 36 in Pakistan

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan FM Due in Bangladesh

During his visit Dar will hold discussions with the Foreign Affairs Advisor Towhid Hossain and also call on Muhammad Yunus…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar

Balochistan: Where the State Makes People Disappear

The victims include students, journalists, and peaceful protesters, many of whom were abducted from cities such as Karachi and Islamabad….reports Asian Lite News A human rights organisation on Monday revealed that 785

Monsoon Havoc in Pakistan

Since June 26, torrential rains have killed at least 299 people—including 140 children—and injured 715 in Pakistan…reports Asian Lite News Since June 26, torrential monsoon rains have devastated Pakistan, killing at least

Bangladesh’s Dark Turn

With the Awami League outlawed and absent from the electoral fray, a vacuum has emerged — one that has not necessarily been filled with stability….reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh’s political landscape has
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Jaishankar Set for Diplomatic Overdrive in Nepal

Jaishankar, who will be on a day-long visit, will co-chair

12 years after Nirbhaya, women are still concerned 

On the night of December 16, 2012, a 23-year-old physiotherapy