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Centre for Australia-India Relations
Agency overview
Formed	23 May 2023
Jurisdiction	Commonwealth of Australia
Headquarters	Parramatta, New South Wales
Minister responsible	Minister for Foreign Affairs;
Parent department	Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Website	www.australiaindiacentre.org.au

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The Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR) is an Australian Government centre within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that promotes and coordinates engagement with India across government, business, education and culture. CAIR was launched on 23 May 2023 as a national platform to support collaboration and a deeper understanding of the bilateral relationship^[1]^[2].

History

The Prime Minister announced the establishment of CAIR on 23 May 2023 during the visit to Sydney by the Prime Minister of India.^[1] CAIR opened its headquarters in Parramatta in May 2024, with ministers highlighting the centre's role in supporting business, cultural and people-to-people links and announcing programs including the CEO, Director Network and Maitri initiatives.^[3]^[4] The Australian High Commission states that CAIR supports and facilitates engagement, including business links and cultural exchanges.^[5]

Role and programs

CAIR promotes collaboration between Australia and India through policy dialogue, business and investment outreach, education and research links, and cultural initiatives. Flagship programs include Maitri grants, scholarships and cultural partnerships, a CEO and Director Network engaging Indian-Australian leaders.^[2]^[6]^[7] Media outlets have reported on the Parramatta headquarters and program launches.^[8]^[9]

Governance

According to the Australian Government Directory, CAIR is a non-statutory advisory structure established by ministerial decision on 23 May 2023, it has a Chair and up to 12 board members. The inaugural Chair is Swati Dave. Current members listed by the Directory include Mitu Bhowmick Lange AM, the DFAT Secretary Jan Adams AO PSM, Florence Drummond, Amrit Gill, Martin Hamilton-Smith, Catriona Jackson, Sameer Kumar, Helen Nugent AC, Gunjan Pagare, Amit Singh and Steve Waugh AO.^[10] The Prime Minister's office announced Tim Thomas as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer in 2023.^[11]

Headquarters and offices

CAIR's headquarters are in Parramatta, New South Wales, with a satellite office in Barangaroo, Sydney, to support engagement with business and community stakeholders.^[12]^[13]

References

^ ^a ^b "Centre for Australia-India Relations". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Centre for Australia India Relations". Centre for Australia-India Relations. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Strengthening ties through the Centre for Australia-India Relations". Minister for Trade and Tourism. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Speech at the Centre for Australia-India Relations - Parramatta HQ launch". Minister for Foreign Affairs. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Australia-India relations". Australian High Commission, India. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Update from the CEO". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Our first two months". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Australia-India relations strengthened with CAIR headquarters in Parramatta". The Australia Today. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Centre for Australia-India Relations launched, Maitri fellows and scholars announced". The Indian Sun. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR)". Australian Government Directory. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Centre for Australia-India Relations CEO". Prime Minister of Australia. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Update from the CEO". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
^ "Strengthening ties through the Centre for Australia-India Relations". Minister for Trade and Tourism. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

External links

[DFAT-1] "Centre for Australia-India Relations". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[Site-2] "Centre for Australia India Relations". Centre for Australia-India Relations. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[3] "Strengthening ties through the Centre for Australia-India Relations". Minister for Trade and Tourism. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[4] "Speech at the Centre for Australia-India Relations - Parramatta HQ launch". Minister for Foreign Affairs. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[5] "Australia-India relations". Australian High Commission, India. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[6] "Update from the CEO". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[7] "Our first two months". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[8] "Australia-India relations strengthened with CAIR headquarters in Parramatta". The Australia Today. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[9] "Centre for Australia-India Relations launched, Maitri fellows and scholars announced". The Indian Sun. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[Dir-10] "Centre for Australia-India Relations (CAIR)". Australian Government Directory. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[11] "Centre for Australia-India Relations CEO". Prime Minister of Australia. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[12] "Update from the CEO". Centre for Australia-India Relations. 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

[13] "Strengthening ties through the Centre for Australia-India Relations". Minister for Trade and Tourism. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

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