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Qantas sued again as engineers claim new A321XLR ground duties were unlawfully outsourced
Engineers have taken Qantas back to court, claiming the airline unlawfully outsourced ground duties for its new A321XLR fleet to third-party contractors. The case revives industrial-relations tensions that previously cost Qantas $210 million in penalties and could trigger fresh disruptions on key business routes if stop-work action occurs.
Australian Opposition Floats UK-Style Visa Bans as Liberal Party Tilts Right
Leaked discussions show the Liberal Party considering legislation that would let Australia deny visas to citizens of countries that refuse to repatriate deportees. The proposal signals a sharper, populist turn on immigration under new leader Angus Taylor and could add a fresh layer of complexity for employers who source talent offshore.
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Non-Stop Flights to Perth, Sydney and Melbourne by 2028
Ethiopian Airlines has set 2028 as the target date to begin non-stop flights linking Addis Ababa with Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, promising to trim hours off Australia-Africa itineraries. The move will improve corporate travel times for mining and energy firms and diversify Australia’s long-haul connectivity.
Countdown to Europe’s New Digital Borders: What ETIAS and EES Mean for Australian Travellers in 2026
The EU has locked in 10 April 2026 for full biometric Entry/Exit System enforcement and confirmed ETIAS pre-travel authorisation will start in the last quarter of 2026. Australians will soon need both a digital border scan and a €20 online permit, adding new lead-times and potential airport delays for business trips.
China Extends Visa-Free Privileges to UK and Canada—Australia Remains in the Club
China has added the UK and Canada to its 30-day visa-free entry list, a perk already enjoyed by Australians since 2024. The change eases multi-leg business itineraries that loop through London or Toronto and reflects Beijing’s push to revive inbound commerce and tourism.
Foo Fighters Gig Delivers Record Day for Launceston Airport and Puts Tasmanian Event Tourism on the Map
A Foo Fighters concert drove Launceston Airport’s busiest day on record, with almost 7,000 passengers and extra flights from Virgin Australia, Qantas and Jetstar. The surge shows how event tourism can rapidly consume regional air capacity, disrupting corporate travel and highlighting the need for advance planning.