Melbourne lawyer Tonnou Gothane at SBS Studios in Federation Square, Melbourne on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Credit: SBS Nepali
The peak representive body Nepalis in Australia, the Non-Resident Nepali Association Australia, is holding its election on Saturday, July 26 to choose its new leadership. SBS Nepali spoke with Melbourne-based lawyer and NRNA Australia former president Tonnou Ghothane about the aspects voters need to know, the recent controversies surrounding the NRNA and needs of the growing Nepali community. Listen to the first part of the conversation. Ghothane also served as the Chief Election Commissioner during the 2023 NRNA election.
The peak representive body Nepalis in Australia, the Non-Resident Nepali Association Australia, is holding its election on Saturday, July 26 to choose its new leadership. SBS Nepali spoke with Melbourne-based lawyer and NRNA Australia former president Tonnou Ghothane about the aspects voters need to know, the recent controversies surrounding the NRNA and needs of the growing Nepali community. Listen to the first part of the conversation. Ghothane also served as the Chief Election Commissioner during the 2023 NRNA election.
