Institute for Australia India Engagement (IAIE) represents a vibrant conglomeration of academic experts, research analysts, policy-practitioners, corporate professionals, and sport leaders in Australia and India, who have left an indelible mark in their respective fields with their writings, performances and achievements over the years. They are the leading lights who share a common and strong yearning for deeper mutual understanding and engagements between Australia and India and complement the objectives of Australia-India Strategic Partnership. IAIE’s uniqueness rests in the rich perspectives of its members, shaped over the years through lived experiences in both countries, and first-hand knowledge of socio-political culture, language, history, bureaucratic processes and government functioning. This uniqueness inspires our motto: the deeper we understand each other, better we engage. Objectives of the Institute 1. Build policy-relevant project collaboration with government, academic and business stakeholders in Australia and India. 2. Prioritise delivering capacity development and business solutions in partnership with government, corporate and community stakeholders. 3. Produce high-impact research publications to shape strategic thinking. 4. Generate new ideas to inform public policy, shape strategic discourse and stimulate intellectual churning on current affairs. 5. Organise multiple-track dialogues involving policy makers, strategic experts, academics and business leaders. 6. Strengthen the multicultural ethos of Australia and India. 7. Develop and synergise a transnational network of area and subject experts, retired policy-makers and diplomats, business leaders and community members. 8. Provide policy advice and institutional support to government, academic and business stakeholders in Australia and India in forging bilateral engagements, exploring opportunities and organising public events.