UK ETA Rules Force Australian–British Dual Citizens to Travel on UK Passport
Qantas Unveils Trans-Tasman Growth: First A220 International Service and New Brisbane–Queenstown Route
Parliament recalled to pass tough hate-speech and gun laws that expand ministerial visa-cancellation powers
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Australia moves India to highest-risk tier for student visas, triggering extra scrutiny and delays
Effective 8 January, India has been placed in Evidence Level 3—the highest-risk category—in Australia’s student-visa framework, requiring Indian applicants to meet tougher financial and English-language thresholds. Universities and corporate sponsors should expect slower processing and higher refusal rates, with knock-on effects for graduate-trainee hiring.
Cyclone Koji disrupts North Queensland aviation, forcing widespread flight cancellations and re-routing
Ex-Cyclone Koji forced temporary closure of four North-Queensland airports, causing dozens of flight cancellations and disrupting FIFO rosters. All airports have re-opened, but aircraft and crew mis-positioning will ripple through domestic schedules for 24–48 hours. Companies with personnel in the region should expect delays and update duty-of-care protocols.
Tribunal restores visa of Sudanese refugee convicted of manslaughter, igniting section 501 deportation debate
The Administrative Review Tribunal has reinstated the visa of a Sudanese refugee who served jail time for manslaughter, sparking renewed political calls for automatic deportation of violent non-citizens. The case highlights the fluid nature of section 501 character cancellations ahead of new legislation that will broaden ministerial powers.
Migration Strategy 2025–26 cuts post-study work rights and tightens Temporary Graduate visa rules
Detailed regulations for the 2025–26 Migration Strategy confirm that post-study work visas will be shortened and made harder to obtain from 1 July 2026. Employers must adjust workforce-planning because Bachelor graduates will generally get only two years on a Temporary Graduate visa, age limits fall to 35, and English-language and financial hurdles rise.