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ABF destroys two foreign fishing vessels in Torres Strait as illegal incursions rise
Two Indonesian vessels were seized and destroyed in the Torres Strait on 31 January as part of an aggressive ABF deterrence campaign against illegal foreign fishing. The action signals tougher maritime border control and may translate into longer clearance times for legitimate commercial operators in northern Australia.
Filipino-Thai family’s last-minute plea highlights ministerial intervention stakes
A long-resident Filipino-Thai family in Queensland faces deportation pending a last-ditch ministerial intervention, spotlighting the human and business costs of Australia’s discretionary visa-relief process.
Genuine-Student Rule Triggers High-Profile Student Visa Refusal
An Indian software engineer’s Subclass 500 refusal under Australia’s new Genuine Student rules highlights the tougher scrutiny now applied to academic progression, ties to home country and overstay risk. Education providers and employers are being urged to tighten documentation and plan alternative visa pathways.