Black-Friday aviation bonanza slashes international fares from Australia
Qantas kicks off ‘Travel Week’ with domestic seats from $99 and LA returns at $999
Sydney man charged for repeated breaches of visa curfew and monitoring rules
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Status-Resolution Service holds walk-in clinics for visa-less residents in ACT and Parramatta
Home Affairs’ status-resolution officers are offering drop-in advice sessions today in Canberra’s Kippax Library and Sydney’s Parramatta Mission for people whose visas have expired or who hold Bridging Visa E. The outreach helps migrants regularise their status and reduces compliance risks for employers.
15-Hour Shutdown of Australia’s Online Visa Platforms Set for 28-29 November
ABF will take all major online visa and citizenship portals offline for 15 hours on 28-29 November, affecting applications, VEVO checks and the APEC Business Travel Card system. Businesses and travellers must lodge renewals and print visa entitlements in advance to avoid work-right gaps or airport issues.
Indonesian Applicants Targeted by Scam ‘War’ for Australia’s Work & Holiday Visa
Middle-men in Indonesia are charging thousands of dollars to secure the government support letter required for Australia’s Work & Holiday visa. Fake or fraudulently obtained letters are leading to visa refusals and long-term travel bans, prompting calls for Canberra to reform the quota process.
90 Cancellations, 672 Delays: Severe Flight Disruptions Hit Australia & New Zealand
A mix of storms, staffing gaps and operational ripple effects caused more than 90 flight cancellations and 672 delays across Australian and New Zealand airports on 25 November, stranding thousands of passengers and disrupting corporate travel itineraries.
UK to Require Electronic Travel Authorisation from Australians From Feb 2026
From 25 February 2026 Australians will need to obtain a £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation before flying to the UK, aligning Britain with US-style pre-clearance programs. Travel managers should integrate ETA checks into booking workflows to avoid denied boarding or trip delays.