Advocacy & Submissions
LITA engages with government on matters relevant to its members and the Little India precinct. Its primary local-government focus is the City of Melbourne, supplemented by state and federal advocacy where an issue materially affects Indian-origin businesses or community participation.
Where we engage
LITA’s advocacy is led by the City of Melbourne and the Little India precinct, supplemented by state and federal engagement on issues relevant to members.
City of Melbourne
LITA's primary local-government focus: Little India Precinct funding and delivery, precinct governance, and formal community consultation obligations.
Victorian Government
Areas in which LITA may engage at state level where relevant to members, including the Victorian Multicultural Commission, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and State Budget processes.
Federal Government
Supplementary submissions where a federal issue materially affects members: the Senate Select Committee on Productivity and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.
Business and economic policy
Policy issues affecting Indian-origin businesses in Melbourne, including how the India-Australia economic relationship affects local trade and enterprise.
Recent advocacy
Brief public summaries of LITA’s recent advocacy. Members can log in for the full briefing on each issue, including documents and outcomes.
Submitted · April 2026
Senate Select Committee on Productivity
LITA's position: investment in migrant business precincts is a genuine productivity driver, and regulatory friction should be reduced rather than overlooked.
Log in for the full briefing →Submitted · 2026
PJCIS: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
LITA's position: racially motivated hate activity has a direct, documented impact on Melbourne's Indian community, and this should be recognised in the Bill.
Log in for the full briefing →Published · May 2026
Council Budget Accountability
LITA is calling on the City of Melbourne to publish a delivery timeline for its Little India Precinct funding commitment, alongside our published priorities.
See LITA's priorities for Little India →Strengthen our mandate
LITA submits to government on behalf of its members. The more members we represent, the stronger our voice.