UK passport rule change forces Australian dual citizens to scramble before 25 Feb cut-off
Opposition bill seeks to criminalise help for ISIS-linked Australians trying to return home
Border Force and AFP seize 28 kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus at Adelaide wharf
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Universities’ $530 m commission spend on overseas agents reignites student-visa integrity debate
An investigation shows Australian universities spent over AUD 530 million on commissions to offshore student-recruitment agents in 2024, with UNSW and Sydney topping the list. The disclosure has sparked fresh questions about visa integrity and prompted new federal reporting rules just as Home Affairs tightens evidence requirements for high-risk source countries.
Adelaide Airport pushes for biometric border funding as export flights boom
Adelaide Airport’s rapid route growth is fuelling South Australia’s export surge, but airport and industry leaders warn that outdated manual border controls risk creating bottlenecks. They are urging the federal government to channel Passenger Movement Charge revenue into e-gates and biometrics.
AFP charges Congo-born resident for breaching visa curfew in Perth
A curfew breach in Perth has landed a visa holder in court, illustrating Australia’s increasingly strict approach to monitoring visa-condition compliance. Sponsors risk losing valuable workers if employees fail to observe such conditions.