Federation of Indian Student Associations in Australia

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The Federation of Indian Student Associations (FISA) in Australia was incorporated in 2002 [1] by Gautam Gupta after he was the victim of a drunken assault which led to depression and his decision to start the federation. [2] Since the Violence against Indians in Australia controversy began, the FISA has had a high profile in many Australian, [3] Indian, [4] [5] and other international sources. [2]

FISA's stated purpose is; [6]

FISA's aims are; [7]

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  2. 1 2 "Australia's Indian students vow action". 13 June 2009.
  3. "Levy plan targets high-risk colleges". 8 March 2010.
  4. "Claim that Australia top choice of Indian students given thumbs down". 14 March 2010.
  5. "Don't treat us as 'cash cow', say Indian rallyists - Times of India". The Times of India . 8 June 2009.
  6. "FISA". Archived from the original on 10 March 2010. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
  7. FISA history and aims