Queensland Chapter Celebrates Four Decades of Australia‑India Business Ties

On 16 September, the Australia‑India Business Council’s Queensland Chapter marked its 40th anniversary with a high‑profile gathering at The Star in Brisbane. The event, titled the Australia‑India Address 2026 followed by a dinner reception, brought together senior government officials, senior executives from Australian and Indian firms, and industry experts to discuss the next phase of bilateral trade and investment.

Attendees reviewed progress made since the council’s inception and explored emerging sectors such as renewable energy, technology, agribusiness, and education where Indian entrepreneurs and Australian investors could find mutual benefit. The dialogue highlighted the growing appetite among the diaspora for cross‑border ventures, noting that stronger ties can translate into new market entry points, joint‑venture opportunities and employment prospects for South‑Asian professionals in Australia.

The celebration underscored the council’s role as a bridge for entrepreneurs, SMEs and large corporations seeking to navigate regulatory landscapes and capitalize on the economic complementarities of the two nations. For the Desi community, the event signalled a continued push to deepen commercial links that could foster growth, innovation and job creation across both countries.