India to open new consulate in Brisbane

India on Tuesday (May 23) unveiled plans to open its fourth consulate in Australia at Brisbane, the capital of Queensland state, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Indian diaspora.

India on Tuesday (May 23) unveiled plans to open its fourth consulate in Australia at Brisbane, the capital of Queensland state, fulfilling a long-standing demand of the Indian diaspora.

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a diaspora event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney that was also attended by his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. “A new Indian consulate will be opened soon in Brisbane,” he said.

India has a high commission in the national capital Canberra and there are currently consulates in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. There is also an honorary consulate in Brisbane.