Indian prime minister Narendra Modi is addressing a special joint sitting of Federal Parliament, the first Indian leader to do so in 28 years.
Mr Modi’s address speech is expected to be dominated by trade and security. In an address to be made in English, the Indian prime minister will make the remarks as he calls for stronger economic ties between the two nations and enhanced co-operation in information technology, tourism, education and agriculture.
Mr Modi will also use his parliamentary address to canvas the “commonalities” of the two countries, Â including democracy, cricket and Walter Burley Griffin.
On Monday, Mr Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Sydney, where 20,000 people from all over Australia attended the keenly anticipated event.