Does My Vote Matter? Indian-Australians weigh in as election campaign heats up

Does My Vote Matter? Indian-Australians weigh in as election campaign heats up

The federal election has just been called—and with it, a scramble for the Indian diaspora’s vote. “Ask me again in 15 days,” laughs a Melbourne resident on condition of anonymity, “and I’ll tell you exactly where the community stands. Right now? Things are moving fast—funding for Hindu schools, politicians at Vaisakhi events, but also Eid greetings. And this time, there are Indian-origin candidates on both sides. They know we matter.” As Austral…