Australia Activates Ministerial Direction 115, Re-Ranking All Offshore Student-Visa Applications
Cathay Pacific Restores Direct Hong Kong–Adelaide Flights, Expanding Australia–Asia Connectivity
Home Affairs activates Ministerial Direction 115, tightening offshore student-visa processing
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Registrations for Australia’s 2025-26 MATES early-career mobility ballot opened on 14 November 2025, offering 3,000 Indian graduates a two-year open work visa with full employment rights. The scheme provides employers with a streamlined, low-cost channel for STEM and tech talent while reinforcing Canberra’s focus on temporary, circular migration.
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On 14 November 2025 Sydney Airport opened a global tender for a AU$6 billion, five-year capital program that will integrate the T2 and T3 terminals, add swing gates for international operations and overhaul security and retail infrastructure. The long-term panel approach aims to fast-track approvals and deliver capacity gains that will benefit airlines and business travellers alike.