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QantasLink grilled in Senate over closure of Hobart, Canberra and Mildura crew bases
A Senate inquiry has questioned QantasLink’s decision to close its Hobart, Canberra and Mildura crew bases. While flight schedules are unchanged for now, unions warn of staff relocations and potential service degradation—issues that could disrupt corporate travel to regional Australia.
Virgin Australia taps OpenAI to build next-generation trip-planning tools
Virgin Australia has signed a landmark deal with OpenAI to build AI-driven flight-search and servicing tools. The carrier says the technology will personalise booking, speed disruption handling and equip staff with enterprise GPT assistants—developments that could reshape managed-travel programmes.
Administrative Review Council releases issues paper on migration appeals reform
An ARC issues paper released on 28 November seeks input on overhauling how the new Administrative Review Tribunal handles migration cases. Faster, specialist reviews could sharply reduce uncertainty for employers and temporary residents facing visa refusals.
Australia unveils National Innovation Visa as flagship pathway to permanent residency
Australia’s new National Innovation Visa offers a merit-based route to permanent residency with no investment requirement, targeting global talent in critical-technology fields. The four-tier priority system, relaxed residence rules and employer-friendly settings are expected to reshape high-end mobility and give Australian companies a sharper edge in the global skills race.
Perth Airport logs 84 delays and four cancellations amid nationwide schedule disruption
Perth Airport experienced 84 delays and four cancellations on 27 November, with knock-on effects across Australia’s aviation network. Businesses should strengthen travel-disruption insurance and monitor real-time status feeds.