26 MAY 2023
Who: Charles Darwin University Lecturer in Economics and Business Dr Bhanu Bhatia
Topics:
- The economic and trade relationship between Australia and India.
- How critical international relationships are to Australia.
Contact details: Call +61 8 8946 6721 or email [email protected] to arrange an interview.
Quotes attributable to Dr Bhatia:
On the Australia-India Green Hydrogen Taskforce:
"Carbon emissions are increasing in India, rising population means that energy demands will increase further, putting huge pressure on emissions. Increasing carbon emissions can have catastrophic impact on the world climate. The Australia-India Green Hydrogen Taskforce is, thus, of paramount importance in finding solutions for the future.
“The taskforce can contribute to growing Australian GDP through innovation as well help Australia meet its emission targets. Australia is one of the highest per capita emitters in the world. The future rests on Green growth.”
On the Australia-India Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement:
“Australia skilled visa program has failed to fulfill shortages in several key areas. Moreover talent shortages and brain drain has been a persistent problem. This scheme is likely to go some way to addressing these shortages. India has never been keen on being known for unskilled work but has invested in building its professions. Australia on the other hand needs these key skills. It is thus a boost to both nations.”
“Australia would be keen to build such partnerships that give it a strategic advantage in the Pacific. For the moment, Australia will be keen to focus on India to develop a strong ally in the region.”
Contact details:
Raphaella Saroukos she/her
Communications Officer
Marketing, Media & Communications
T: +61 8 8946 6721
E: [email protected]
W: cdu.edu.au
