Hindu Council of Australia advocates issues affecting Hindu community in Australia at various levels of Government including local councils, state governments and Federal Government. It has raised issues :
- Visas for priests
- Violence against students
- Hindu cremation facilities
- Advising Governments on interpretation of Hinduism
- Lobbying with education departments to correct bias in teaching Hinduism
- Obtaining permissions and Facilitating Hindu rituals in public places (like Paad yarta and religious processions)
- Helping to obtain permission and certifying Hindu teachers and chaplains.
