These Indian Australians decided to send all their gold to India. Here’s why

After some Indian families in Australia lost their gold to theft, they are now opting to safekeep their ornaments and other precious metals in India. Jeweller Lovejot Dhunna opines that private or bank vaults in Australia are a safe alternative. Credit: Pixabay

For Indian Australians, gold is more than an adornment. It is a culture, a security and an heirloom for the next generation. Australians of Indian heritage are quietly shipping gold jewellery back home, not to sell, but to safeguard family heirlooms against theft and cultural drift. With bullion prices high and home break-ins rising, owners describe gold as a bridge between heritage and security. While professionals offer safekeeping alternatives, regulatory and storage challenges complicate the trend, raising questions about how we guard what matters most.

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Published 26 November 2025 2:06pm

Updated 26 November 2025 2:58pm

By Vrishali Jain

Source: SBS

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For Indian Australians, gold is more than an adornment. It is a culture, a security and an heirloom for the next generation. Australians of Indian heritage are quietly shipping gold jewellery back home, not to sell, but to safeguard family heirlooms against theft and cultural drift. With bullion prices high and home break-ins rising, owners describe gold as a bridge between heritage and security. While professionals offer safekeeping alternatives, regulatory and storage challenges complicate the trend, raising questions about how we guard what matters most.

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