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Middle-East Fallout Triggers ‘Exercise High Caution’ Upgrade for Türkiye
DFAT has upgraded its Türkiye advice amid Middle-East tensions, warning of possible airspace disruptions and an elevated terror threat. Businesses should revisit routing, crisis comms and event plans for staff or groups transiting through or operating in Türkiye.
Melbourne Airport Unveils AU$4.5 Billion Expansion to Add Five Wide-Body Gates
Melbourne Airport will spend AU$4.5 billion on a major terminal expansion that adds five wide-body gates and larger passenger-processing areas. The upgrade, starting this year, supports increased long-haul capacity and shores up Victoria’s competitiveness as new airports and routes reshape Australia’s aviation landscape.
Surging Student-Visa Rejections Shake Australia’s Higher-Education Sector
Internal Home Affairs data obtained by The Saturday Paper show visa refusal rates topping 50 percent for applicants from parts of India and Nepal, following a crackdown on non-genuine student claims. Universities warn the sudden tightening could wipe out enrolments and jobs, while businesses that depend on student labour face shortages.
DFAT Raises Travel Alert after US–Iran Escalation, Urges Australians to Leave Region
After US military action in Iran, Australia has upgraded its Smartraveller advisories: ‘Do Not Travel’ to Iran and stronger cautions for Israel and Lebanon. Companies must review evacuation plans, flight routings and insurance as airlines alter paths and security risks rise.
Opposition Floats 60-Hour Work-Cap and Smaller Student-Intake from July 2026
The Coalition is pitching a two-pronged reform: raise international students’ work-rights to 60 hours per fortnight from July 2026 but cap new student-visa grants at 240,000 a year. Employers see labour benefits, while universities warn of revenue losses and reputational risks.