Parliament’s Hate-Speech Bill Would Let Minister Cancel Visas of Extremists
KLM Issues Free Rebooking for Australians After Entebbe Security Incident
Severe Heatwave Prompts Travel and Health Alerts Across Western Australia
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Sydney Opera House to Host Australia-Day Ceremony for 350 New Citizens
More than 350 migrants will become Australian citizens at a high-profile ceremony on the Sydney Opera House forecourt on 26 January. The milestone grants full labour-market freedom and passport access, so employers should update HR files and anticipate local transport disruptions.
Severe Heatwave Triggers Travel and Health Alerts Across Western Australia
The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a severe-heatwave for much of Western Australia from 18–21 January 2026. Temperatures above 45 °C could disrupt flights, road transport and remote-site operations, prompting duty-of-care actions for corporate mobility teams. Travellers should expect possible schedule changes, monitor official advice and follow stringent heat-safety precautions.
KLM Issues Rebooking Options After Security Situation Disrupts Entebbe Flights
KLM has suspended or altered services involving Entebbe from 17–19 January due to a local security incident. The airline’s 18 January alert allows free rebooking or refunds until 26 January and warns of limited seat availability. Australian organisations with staff transiting to Uganda should review itineraries, confirm duty-of-care cover and consider alternative routings.
Sydney Opera House to Host Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony Welcoming 350 New Citizens
NSW will welcome more than 350 new Australians at a high-profile citizenship ceremony on the Sydney Opera House forecourt on 26 January 2026, officials confirmed on 18 January. The event highlights Australia’s ongoing migration-driven population growth and offers practical benefits to employers whose sponsored staff are gaining citizenship.