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‘Do Not Travel’ warning for North Korea reconfirmed in Smartraveller’s 19 February update
DFAT’s latest Smartraveller bulletin, issued 19 February, keeps North Korea at ‘Do Not Travel’ and highlights arbitrary detention risks and the absence of Australian consular support. Companies must continue to prohibit or tightly control any staff trips into the DPRK.
IS-linked Australian Woman Hit with Two-Year Return Ban Under First-Ever Temporary Exclusion Order
Australia has issued its first Temporary Exclusion Order, barring an IS-linked woman in Syria from returning for up to two years. The move underscores the government’s hard line on security risks and signals to airlines and employers that listed individuals can be prevented from entering despite holding valid passports.
New Opposition Leader Angus Taylor Pledges ‘Values-Based’ Immigration Crackdown
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has promised tougher, “values-based” visa screening, signalling possible new tests and compliance hurdles for employer-sponsored migrants. Businesses should brace for policy volatility as the opposition refines its plan.
Qantas Cancels Peak-Hour Melbourne–Sydney Flight, Underscoring Domestic Capacity Strains
Qantas scrapped morning service QF426 between Melbourne and Sydney on 18 February, highlighting capacity and maintenance pressures on Australia’s most important corporate travel route. Mobility planners should expect continued short-notice disruptions.