Enhancing Civil Protections and Remedies for Forced Marriage Overview The Australian Government is working with the states and territories to tackle the issue of forced marriage. We are now conducting consultations to inform this important work. Everyone in Australia should be free to choose if, who and when they marry. Making someone get married when they do not want to is never acceptable and is a crime in Australia. Forced marriage occurs when a person is forced to marry without freely or fully consenting because they have been coerced, threatened or deceived or because they are incapable of understanding the nature and effect of a marriage ceremony. Forced marriage also occurs where a person is under the age of 16 when they marry. To make a report or seek help If you have immediate concerns for your safety, the safety of another person, or there is an emergency, dial Triple ...
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Australians planning to visit SL advised to exercise ‘high degree of caution’ amid election concerns Source:FT The Australian Government yesterday updated its travel advisory issuing Level 2 amber colour warning, advising its nationals to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ when travelling to Sri Lanka. The advisory notes that Sri Lanka is due to hold its Presidential elections in 2024 where public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. “We’ve reviewed our advice for Sri Lanka and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Public demonstrations can occur throughout Sri Lanka and may become violent. Avoid areas impacted by demonstrations,” the updated travel advisory noted. It recommends Australian nationals to avoid areas impacted by demonstrations. “Demonstrations can lead to disruptions to traffic and public transport. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor the media for updates,” it reads. To stay safe during periods of ...
Cricket Australia Statement Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media – eLanka Cricket Australia (CA) has postponed the three-match men’s T20 International series against Afghanistan scheduled for August this year. Following consultation with the Australian Government, CA previously postponed the ODI series against Afghanistan scheduled for March 2023 after a marked deterioration in human rights for women and girls in Afghanistan, stating we would: “Continue to engage with the Afghanistan Cricket Board in anticipation of improved conditions for women and girls in the country”. Over the past twelve months CA has continued to consult with the Australian Government on the situation in Afghanistan. The government’s advice is that conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse. For this reason, we have maintained our previous position and will postpone the bilateral series against Afghanistan. CA continues its strong commitment to supporting participation by women and girls in cricket around the world ...
2024 Australia Day Honours List: Professor Buddhima Indraratna – Member of the Order of Australia, AM Photo source: Professor Buddhima Indraratna Linked In Distinguished Professor Buddhima Indraratna was honoured and privileged today, on Australia Day, he was conferred the prestigious accolade of Member of Order of Australia, AM from the Office of the Governor-General “For significant service to Civil Engineering, particularly through Infrastructure Development, Ground Improvement and Transportation Geotechnics”. These recognitions announced on Australia Day are amongst the most coveted in our nation, as they truly reflect the appreciation by the Australian Government for the services to the community and the nation in general. List of qualifications including international recognition by overseas Institutes of learning Prof Buddhima Indraratna, AM PhD, FTSE, FIEAust, FASCE, FGS, FAusIMM, FIESL, DIC, CEng, CPEng Chair, 5th Int. Conf. on Transportation Geotechnics, Sydney, 20-22 Nov. 2024. Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering, Director, Transport Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering & Information Technology, University ...
Minister apologises to Australia and ICC, Parliament wants Interim Committee for cricket Image Source : wikipedia Source : sundayobserver Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has apologised to the Australian government, its people and the International Cricket Council (ICC) while Member of Parliament Nalin Bandara has called for the current administration of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to be placed in the hands of an Interim Committee. Both Ranasinghe and Bandara made their public statements in the aftermath of the Dhanushka Gunathilaka sex episode during the on-going T20 World Cup in Australia that has disgraced the country’s image and jolted millions of adoring cricket followers. “We apologise to the Autralian government, the Australian people and the International Cricket Council (ICC) for what has happened,” said Minister Ranasinghe who noted that the conduct of the team was, in Sinhalese “Anthima Kathai” in English “Extremely Ugly”. While praising Sports Minister Ranasinghe for playing with a ...
Warning of cricketers’ playboy lifestyles fell on deaf (ears) Years – By CALLISTUS DAVY Source : sundayobserver The case of disgraced Sri Lanka cricketer Dhanushka Gunathilaka did not happen overnight. It was some kind of a time bomb waiting to explode and warnings by the media over the conduct of present day players when compared to the gentlemen of the past was merely brushed off by an administrative system, or no system, that festered over the past 20 years. Ignorance or arrogance on the part of some so-called democratically elected administrators was the name of the game in governing the affairs of Sri Lankan cricket and journalists who have been in the business come hell or high water for 30 or 40 years and who have declined to subscribe to degradation were either seen as their enemy or the friend of their enemy. It had to take a World Cup in ...
This teenager has offers from three Australian universities but can’t accept any – By Sean Wales As young people in Australia anxiously wait for offers to study at university, one talented student doesn’t have the same opportunities as her peers. Source : sbs For Iranian refugee Helia Diba, watching her friends chase their goals is bittersweet. The 19-year-old graduated from high school last year, and despite receiving three university offers to study architecture and business, she was unable to accept any of them. “It was really exciting but sadly I had to defer all of my courses, just hoping by then I would have a visa and study rights to be able to attend,” she said. Helia and her family have lived in Australia for more than three years, but they can’t work or study. They left their homeland to seek asylum in Australia nine years ago and are living in ...
SBS Sinhala Vinivida on Sri Lankan Australian’s views on government measures to address Australia’s skilled migrant shortage Source : sbs Listen to ideas from the members of Sri Lankan community in Australia talking about the skills shortage that is currently rising in Australia and the steps taken by the Australian government in relation to it Panel discussion consists with the following invitees _____________________________________________________ Hemanta Punchiheva – VIC Ruwan Samarasinghe – NSW Hashen Rantilaka – NSW Ranmal Iddamalgoda – WA Winaya Wijesinghe – SA ...
Official Message from the Business Victoria What is an Overseas Qualification Assessment? An OQU assessment is a guide to the educational level of your overseas qualification/s as per the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). What are the benefits of an OQU assessment? OQU assessments can be used for a number of purposes: to enhance your employment prospects, for further education and training and to meet eligibility criteria for work experience programs. My documents are not in English. Do they need to be translated? Yes. Documents that are not in English must be translated by an official translator. Both the original and the translated documents must be provided for assessment. ...
Aussie help for promoting culinary and creative art industry here Source:island.lk The National Youth Services Council (NYSC) entered into an MoU with the Australian Government-funded Skills for Inclusive Growth Programme to promote culinary and creative arts industry in Sri Lanka.The signatories to the MOU were Damitha Wickramasinghe, Chairman/Director, NYSC and David Ablett, Team Leader of S4IG. A press release by the NYSC said that the State Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research, and Innovation has been tasked with implementation of the MoU. It said: The priorities of this cooperation include skills in professional cookery and professional pastry, bakery, and confectionery through a training that raises skills to international levels that allows students to work in star class hotels and restaurants in accordance with their organizational mandates. This includes supporting the reality television experience branded Supreme Chef as a national competition to promote the interest of the youth in ...
