Agreement Signed in Australia to Support Displaced People from Mizoram

On 10 November 2025, three organisations—the Humanitarian Assistant & Disaster Relief Institute (HADRI), the Australian Chin Community Council (ACCC), and the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP)—signed an agreement in Brisbane, Queensland, to provide assistance to displaced people from Mizoram.

Rajya Sabha MP Pu K. Vanlalvena attended the signing event as the special guest, together with Senator Paul Scarr of Queensland, who was invited as a distinguished guest. The agreement will remain valid for three years.

The document was signed by HADRI CEO Mitchell King, HADRI Managing Director Lawmthanga Brisbane, and MZP General Headquarters General Secretary Lalhmingsanga.

On 15 November 2025, the Matu Community in Queensland also organised Matu Pawlkut, where MP Vanlalvena was the Chief Guest. Other notable attendees included:

Cameron Dick, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Labour Party MP

John Raven, Mayor of Logan City

Heather Castledine, Australian Indigenous Leader

Senator Paul Scarr, LNP Party

Leaders from the African Australian community, Indigenous Australians, and three Brisbane City Councillors also joined the celebration.

During the event, the Matu Community leaders submitted a request to MP Vanlalvena, asking for 15 Matu sub-tribes to be recognised under the Mizo Scheduled Tribe list.

On the night of 16 November 2025, the Australian Chin Community Council hosted a conference in Brisbane for various Chin sub-tribes. MP Vanlalvena attended as the special guest, and MZP General Secretary Lalhmingsanga was also present.

In his speech, MP Vanlalvena highlighted the importance of unity among all Zo people, no matter which country they live in. He said:

Unity is essential for the well-being and progress of Zo communities.

No tribe should aim to promote only itself; instead, all Zo people must work together for collective upliftment.

A common language—Mizo—should be learned and respected to strengthen communication and unity.

Without unity, meetings and discussions cannot produce meaningful results.

Conflicts among brothers and sisters will not bring any good.

He also stressed that the identity and future of Zo people depend on God’s guidance, and no external force will be able to divide or destroy their shared heritage. He urged communities living abroad to continue supporting those facing hardship in the homeland, saying that helping one another is a shared responsibility.

The conference was hosted by ACCC President Judith Hnemtein.

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