Australia locks-in higher salary thresholds for employer-sponsored visas from 1 July 2026
Qantas unveils world’s first non-stop Sydney-to-Las Vegas service
Melbourne Airport confirms AUD 4.5 billion expansion of international terminal
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China Eastern retimes Wuhan–Sydney flights via Beijing Daxing to tap premium demand
From 29 March 2026 China Eastern will originate its Wuhan–Sydney A330 service in Beijing Daxing, providing a new Daxing–Sydney link and preserving through-traffic rights via Wuhan. The change enhances premium connectivity between northern China and Australia and adds cargo capacity for exporters.
UK switches on ETA system: Australians now need digital travel authorisation before boarding
From 25 February 2026, Australians cannot board flights, ferries or Eurostar services to the UK without an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The £16 digital permit links to the traveller’s passport and is now mandatory for 85 non-visa nationalities. Corporate mobility teams must integrate ETA checks into booking workflows or risk trip disruptions and uninsured cancellations.
Australian Border Force cancels student visa at Adelaide Airport over child-abuse material
ABF officers have revoked the visa of a Chinese student after finding child-abuse videos on his phone at Adelaide Airport on 23 February. The case underscores Australia’s zero-tolerance approach to prohibited digital content and the expanding use of device searches at the border.