Treasury’s migration forecasts questioned as policy shifts accelerate
Chinese visitor rebound shows signs of plateau, industry told to temper 2026 expectations
ABF detects 212 cocaine pellets swallowed by UK and Dutch travellers on Sydney flight
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39 kg of meth seized from luggage of Sydney arrival as authorities warn of ‘sharp spike’ in drug-mule activity
ABF officers found 39 kg of meth in the luggage of a Sydney-bound passenger from South Africa, the seventh drug-mule arrest at Australian airports this week. The bust will trigger tighter baggage screening on high-risk routes and could add delays for business travellers and relocations.
Opposition unveils plan to slash permanent migration by 25 % and tighten skilled-visa intake
The federal opposition has proposed reducing Australia’s permanent-migration program by 25 %—to 140,000 places—starting in 2026, with skilled visas taking most of the hit. Business groups fear deeper labour shortages, while mobility teams may face longer lead-times and tougher compliance checks. The policy divergence from the government introduces new planning risk for multinationals relocating staff to Australia.