UK switches on ETA system: Australians now need digital travel authorisation before boarding
Australian Border Force cancels student visa at Adelaide Airport over child-abuse material
Qantas Revives Jetstar Codeshare to Bali, Expanding Business Travel Options
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ESOS Act Amendments Flagged in ASQA’s February Update, Tightening Compliance for Education Providers
ASQA’s 23 February bulletin confirms that amendments to the ESOS Act—tougher audits, digital attendance reporting and a cap on concurrent enrolments—will be introduced in the next financial year to curb non-genuine student activity. Education providers and corporate mobility planners should prepare for higher compliance costs and longer processing times.
Virgin Australia Offers Record Bonus Status Credits, Wooing Corporate Flyers
Virgin Australia’s Velocity program is granting up to 125 bonus Status Credits on flights taken between 12 January and 31 March 2026—the biggest windfall in the scheme’s history. The all-fare-types offer targets corporates and SMEs ahead of tougher tier rules coming in July.
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.
Coalition Pushes Bill to Criminalise Assistance for ISIS-Linked Australians Returning Home
The opposition Coalition has readied a bill that would jail anyone who helps Australian nationals with Islamic State associations return from Syria. The government says existing powers suffice, while NGOs fear the law would criminalise humanitarian work and breach children’s rights.
QantasLink to Close Canberra, Hobart and Mildura Crew Bases, Sparking Regional Mobility Fears
QantasLink will close its small crew bases in Canberra, Hobart and Mildura from April 2026, relocating 71 staff to major hubs. The airline claims the move will boost reliability, but regional stakeholders say it could erode schedule flexibility and hamper business connectivity while a Senate inquiry studies regional air viability.
Australian Authorities Trace Measles Case to Indonesian Flight, Urge Travellers to Check Vaccinations
A measles infection detected in a Perth arrival who flew from Jakarta has triggered joint Australian–Indonesian contact-tracing efforts. Employers are urged to verify workers’ MMR vaccination status as imported measles cases climb in early 2026.