In a historic moment, Varun Ghosh, a barrister, made history by being the first India-born Australian to be sworn in as a member of the Australian Parliament, taking his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. Ghosh was appointed as the latest Senator representing Western Australia in the Federal Parliament’s Senate with support from both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
The arrival of Ghosh was warmly welcomed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who exclaimed, “Welcome aboard, Varun Ghosh, our newest Senator from Western Australia. We are thrilled to have you on our team.” The Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also extended a warm welcome, highlighting the fact that Ghosh is the first Australian Senator to take his oath on the Bhagavad Gita. She expressed confidence in Ghosh’s ability to be a vocal advocate for his community and the people of Western Australia.
Ghosh, born in 1985, moved to Perth in 1997 and attended the prestigious Christ Church Grammar School. He earned degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Western Australia and pursued further studies as a Commonwealth Scholar in Law at the University of Cambridge. Ghosh has previously worked as a finance attorney in New York and as a consultant for the World Bank in Washington, DC. He joined the Australian Labor Party in Perth and has been actively involved in public service. Since returning to Australia in 2015, Ghosh has worked as a barrister, handling legal matters in Western Australia and internationally with the World Bank.
Overall, Ghosh’s appointment as an Australian Senator and his unique oath-taking ceremony on the Bhagavad Gita have received positive feedback from Australian political leaders, shining a spotlight on his accomplishments and background.
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