Australian pension must be granted for eligible Lankans living back here-by Senaka Weeraratna The law as it stands today requires an Australian living overseas to live in a ‘Treaty Country’ to qualify to receive the Australian pension. 31 countries have entered into Tax Treaties with Australia, but not Sri Lanka. India, a culturally compatible country has also done so. The failure of both Australia and Sri Lanka to conclude a viable Tax Treaty has caused prejudice to the rights and interests of pensioners of Australian-Sri Lankan heritage. More importantly to those who have left Australia for personal reasons and are unable to return to Australia to collect their retirement income. Several developed countries being the role models of governance and ethical administration e.g. the U.K., distribute their retirement pensions to whatever bank account in whatever country that is nominated by the pensioner. It is never too late for Australia to ...
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UPALI DHARMADASA HOLDS THE KEY TO SRI LANKA’S CLAIM FOR UDRS AUTHORSHIP- by Shenali D Waduge Source:Onlanka In life just as there are challenges there are opportunities to undo injustices so that truth wins the day. The present situation revolves around a song, the singer, and the composer. The song is the player referral rule we know as the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS), the singer is the International Cricket Council (ICC), the international governing body for cricket and the identity of the composer is the contentious issue at hand. There is one man who holds the key to another Sri Lankan staking the claim to the authorship of the UDRS and he is Mr. Upali Dharmadasa, the former President of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. It was during his Presidency of the Board of Control for Cricket in 1997 that the initial player referral proposal (the lynchpin of the UDRS) ...
Nov 8, 2023
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ADTE Perera, Buddhist Scholar: A Vale-by Michael Roberts Source:Thuppahis An APPRECIATION from Senaka Weeraratna Professor A.D.T.E. Perera, renowned Buddhist Scholar, with a Ph. D. from the Australian National University, passed away on September 17, 2023 at the age of 87 years of age. He was formerly an Associate Editor, Encyclopaedia of Buddhism, Government of Sri Lanka, publication, Research Associate and Professor, Department of Philosophy, University of New Mexico, USA, Guest Research Fellow, Department of Disarmament and Development, UNO, New York. He was a Vice – President of the German Dharmaduta Society and the author of several books some of which are as follows: 1) The Avukana Buddha- a New Interpretation. Was it Sakyamuni Buddha Or the Primordia Buddha Amitabha? ………… ...
Sep 18, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 30th July 2023 – 9th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter PORTRAIT OF NIMAL WIKRAMANAYAKE KC UNVEILED IN VICTORIAN BAR ASSOCIATION CHAMBERS A half century of Sri Lankan prominence… fast fading? – By Aubrey Joachim Xmas in July for Old Girls of Ladies College and friends by OG Shanali Gomes and friends on 23rd July at Berowra Community Centre Memories of a most respected personality of the last century, General Denzil Lakshman Kobbekaduwa Remembering him on his 83rd birth anniversary, 27th July 2023 – by Sunil Keppetipola Health & Views – July 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr harold Gunatillake SUNDAY CHOICE – Kris Kristofferson Why Me Lord Story Told – By Charles Schokman Revelation To The Genesis – By Lakshman Navaratne List of Nishan-e-Imtiaz recipients HIRDARAMANI GROUP SUPPORTS SRI LANKA NETBALL NATIONAL & JUNIOR ...
Jul 30, 2023
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Who will investigate ICC’s wrongdoing and lapses?-by Shenali D Waduge Source:Lankaweb Mr. Imran Khwaja, the Deputy Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC), is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka today (May 9) on a 2-day fact-finding mission on political interference in cricket administration. It would be prudent for Mr. Khawaja and his team to also inquire into why ICC has been unwilling to give due recognition to a Sri Lankan for inventing the Decision Review System (DRS) which is internationally used in Cricket and several other types of sports. The person in question is lawyer Senaka Weeraratna who conceived the concept of ‘Player Referral’ in 1997. Yet, even after 26 years after his groundbreaking invention, he is pleading for justice and appealing for ICC recognition as it is his concept of ‘Player Referral’ which is the lynchpin of the Decision Review System. ...
May 14, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 14th May 2023 – 4th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Vale Mr Desmond Kelly – Condolences sent to eLanka A Mother’s “Never Ending” Daily Routine. – By Noor Rahim Mother’s Day Remembrance Poems – by Charmaine Candappa Mother ( අම්මා ) – By Gamini Kariyawasam SUNDAY CHOICE A Tribute to Mothers – By Charles Schokman Western Sydney Hills Community fundraiser for transitional housing for older women – By Padmi Pathinather Diabetes Awareness Forum at the Glenwood Community Centre – 11th June 2023 – 9.30 AM To 1.00 PM What should you know about ‘Autoimmune Disorders? – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 157 11 05 2023 Shanthipura – highest viewpoint with spectacular vistas – By Arundathie Abeysinghe The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-5-13 Seeds – dying to live. – By ...
May 14, 2023
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The DRS inventor Senaka Weeraratna deserves a Plaque in his honour by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)-BY SHENALI WADUGE Source:Shenaliwaduge The UDRS system is based on the concept of Player – Referral conceived by Senaka Weeraratna in 1997. Player Reviews and additional technology were first introduced in Test cricket to review controversial decisions made by the on-field umpires regarding dismissal of batsmen. Clearly, the world wide web identifies Senaka Weeraratna as the brainchild of the URDS system. Considering such growing international recognition of a Sri Lankan inventor, why is the premier cricket authority namely SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) remaining totally silent? Not only that it appears to have even silenced the Cricket commentators on TV and Radio from speaking on the subject of the origins of the DRS, except on one solitary instance. ...
eLanka Newsletter – 26th March 2023 – 8th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “BEAUTIFUL BAILA” – by Des Kelly Mevan Pieris author of “THE COMMUNITY” – A Historical Account of the ‘Mudaliyar class Goyigama Family Combine’– The book launch (Photos sent to eLanka by Mevan Pieris & Mr Joe Paiva) Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal honoured in Wisdens best team of the year – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor Melbourne) Will the elation be short lived? – By Aubrey Joachim British Council launches revamped UK agent and counsellor engagement platform – hosts successful interactive briefing for UK study visa agents in Sri Lanka SUNDAY CHOICE – What Does It Mean That Jesus Died For Me? – by Charles Schokman Eat more fibre- your doctor will recommend it. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Kaleidoscope with ...
Mar 26, 2023
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The DRS inventor Senaka Weeraratna deserves a Plaque in his honour by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)-BY SHENALI WADUGE Source:Shenaliwaduge The UDRS system is based on the concept of Player – Referral conceived by Senaka Weeraratna in 1997. Player Reviews and additional technology were first introduced in Test cricket to review controversial decisions made by the on-field umpires regarding dismissal of batsmen. Clearly, the world wide web identifies Senaka Weeraratna as the brainchild of the URDS system. Considering such growing international recognition of a Sri Lankan inventor, why is the premier cricket authority namely SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) remaining totally silent? Not only that it appears to have even silenced the Cricket commentators on TV and Radio from speaking on the subject of the origins of the DRS, except on one solitary instance. Today, almost every aspect of DRS is openly discussed all over the world except how DRS came into being. It has ...
Mar 22, 2023
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eLanka Newsletter – 15th March 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter “THE PICTURE TELLS THE STORY” – by Des Kelly Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day Celebration in Sydney organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW New Zealand batters produce whirlwind chase to pull off a last ball thriller. – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Watch Cricket Highlights – Sri Lanka vs New Zealand The Might of the Pen. – By Noor Rahim Situlpauwa, Veddas, building a bungalow at Thenaddi Bay on idyllic East coast CONCLUSION: MISSIONS OF A GLOBAL PROFESSOR : CONFESSIONS OF A GLOBAL GYPSY-by Dr. Chandana (Chandi) Jayawardena DPhil The 1962 Royal-Thomian had an ending of a Greek Drama-by Senaka Weeraratna Vince Gill feat. Patty Loveless — “Pocket Full of Gold” — by Des Kelly ‘DHARMADASA WALPOLA RASIKA SAMAJAYA’ REERECTS THE ROAD ...
Mar 16, 2023
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