As India raised serious concern over the safety of its citizens here,Australia announced setting up of a new Task Force headed by the National Security Adviser to deal with violence against Indian students in the country. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith told Parliament that the government was doing everything it can to ensure the perpetrators of the attacks are "found and prosecuted." Around seven Indian students were assaulted in the country in May which drew sharp reactions from fellow Indian students and the community and New Delhi. India summoned the Australian envoy in New Delhi last week and protested against the assault on students there. Smith said a new Task Force has been formed to deal with violence against Indian students which will be chaired by National Security Adviser Duncan Lewis. "The Task Force will include senior officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade,the Department of Education and Workplace relations,the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Attorney-general's department," Smith said,adding that the Task Force had already held its first meeting. "Through this Task Force the Australian Government is showing its resolve to play its part in collaboration with states to respond to this issue," the Foreign Minister said.
