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AirAsia Launches 99 % Off Mega Sale Including New Sydney and Melbourne Routes

AirAsia Launches 99 % Off Mega Sale Including New Sydney and Melbourne Routes

AirAsia’s 23 February mega sale offers up to 99 % off fares, including Kuala Lumpur services to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth—raising competition for both leisure and price-sensitive corporate travel. Ancillary fees still apply, so buyers should compare true end-to-end costs.

Feb 24, 2026
UK passport rule change forces Australian dual citizens to scramble before 25 Feb cut-off

UK passport rule change forces Australian dual citizens to scramble before 25 Feb cut-off

From 25 February 2026, Australians who are also British or Irish citizens must present a British or Irish passport (or Certificate of Entitlement) to board flights, ferries or trains to the UK. The last-minute rush for documents has left many travellers—and their employers—scrambling, with industry leaders calling on London to delay the rollout. Mobility managers should urgently identify affected staff and arrange compliant passports to avoid trip cancellations.

Feb 23, 2026
Opposition bill seeks to criminalise help for ISIS-linked Australians trying to return home

Opposition bill seeks to criminalise help for ISIS-linked Australians trying to return home

The Coalition’s draft Migration Amendment would make it a crime to help ISIS-linked Australian women and children leave Syria and re-enter Australia unless the Home Affairs Minister signs off. The move intensifies scrutiny of repatriation efforts and signals tougher border controls that could affect NGOs, transport providers and even family members.

Feb 23, 2026
Border Force and AFP seize 28 kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus at Adelaide wharf

Border Force and AFP seize 28 kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus at Adelaide wharf

ABF officers using detector dogs and videoscopes found 28 kg of cocaine hidden in a luxury coach on a roll-on/roll-off ship at Adelaide’s Outer Harbor. The AFP is investigating the international supply chain. Heightened seaport checks may slow legitimate vehicle and equipment imports, so mobility teams should prepare for tighter border controls.

Feb 23, 2026
Universities’ $530 m commission spend on overseas agents reignites student-visa integrity debate

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.

Feb 23, 2026

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