Ghosh’s appointment as a Senator makes him the second Indian-origin Australian within the Senate, following Dave Sharma, who was sworn in as a senator for New South Wales (NSW) in December.

Indian-origin barrister Varun Ghosh has made historical past by turning into the first-ever Australian Senator to take the oath of workplace on the Bhagavad Gita. This vital second marks a milestone for variety and inclusivity in Australian politics. Ghosh, a 38-year-old barrister at Francis Burt Chambers, has been formally chosen by the Labour Occasion to characterize Western Australia (WA) within the Australian Senate.

Penny Wong, the Minister for International Affairs and South Australia senator, warmly welcomed Ghosh in his new function. She acknowledged the historic significance of his swearing-in on the Bhagavad Gita, stating, “Senator Ghosh is the primary ever Australian Senator sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita. I’ve usually stated, if you’re the primary at one thing, you’ve obtained to be sure to’re not the final.”

Welcome to Varun Ghosh, our latest Senator from Western Australia.

Senator Ghosh is the primary ever Australian Senator sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita.

I’ve usually stated, if you’re the primary at one thing, you’ve obtained to be sure to’re not the final. pic.twitter.com/kTLUZsx0iX

— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) February 6, 2024

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his confidence in Ghosh’s talents, stating that he will likely be a ‘nice voice’ for WA. The Prime Minister had beforehand prolonged a heat welcome to Ghosh, emphasizing the significance of his inclusion within the crew.

Ghosh’s appointment as a Senator makes him the second Indian-origin Australian within the Senate, following Dave Sharma, who was sworn in as a senator for New South Wales (NSW) in December. Ghosh’s journey into politics started when he joined the Labor occasion in Perth on the age of 17. He expressed gratitude for the respect of his preselection and highlighted his perception within the significance of accessible training for all.

Having acquired levels in Arts and Regulation from the College of Western Australia, Ghosh additional pursued his authorized training as a Commonwealth Scholar in Regulation on the College of Cambridge. He gained useful expertise working as a finance legal professional in New York and as a advisor for the World Financial institution in Washington, DC. Ghosh returned to Australia in 2015 and joined King & Wooden Mallesons as a senior affiliate, specializing in dispute decision for banks, useful resource corporations, and development corporations.