2024 Australia Day Honours: High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu receives AM

Harinder Kaur Sidhu, the Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) this year for her contributions to public administration and foreign affairs. In an interview with SBS Hindi, Ms Sidhu reflects on her career as a seasoned diplomat, emphasising the guiding principle of 'sewa' (service).

Former Australian High Commissioner to India (2016-2020), Harinder Kaur Sidhu, now serves as the High Commissioner to New Zealand. Credit: Amal Ks/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

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