A new consulate will provide one of the “most needed” diplomat services in Queensland, reigniting calls for non-stop flights between India and Brisbane.
Key points:
- A new Indian consulate will “soon” be established in Brisbane
- Queensland’s Indian community has been flying interstate to secure emergency visas
- A Brisbane Airport spokesperson says there is enough demand for direct flights between Brisbane and India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told crowds on Wednesday his government would “soon” establish a new Indian consulate in Brisbane after years of lobbying from community…