Sr. Adv. Vivek Tankha (MP), met Barrt O Farrell, the Australian High Commissioner to India on October 14th at Tankha’s residence. He requested Farell that it would be a great gesture if Government of Australia could kindly consider the Diwali day, November 4th, 2021 as an “optional holiday” in Australia for the people of Indian origin and similarly placed persons since it is a day of rejoicing and festivity. Also, he requested for working towards getting direct flight services operational for New Delhi to Sydney or Melbourne. Tanka also highlighted that the fee charged from Indian students in Australia is much more than what is charged from local residents, and requested it to be reduced.