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Population group warns against converting 3 million temporary visa holders to permanent residents
Sustainable Population Australia has urged the government to drop mooted plans for a mass conversion of temporary visa holders to permanent residency, warning of environmental and infrastructure strains. The clash of views highlights policy uncertainty that could reshape talent strategies for employers banking on graduate and bridging-visa streams.
Smartraveller renews ‘Do Not Travel’ advisory for Ukraine amid escalating attacks
DFAT’s 8 May update keeps Ukraine at ‘Do Not Travel’ status, citing new drone and missile threats. The warning heightens duty-of-care obligations for Australian firms with staff in the region and underscores that embassy help is extremely limited.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for Tenerife with four Australians aboard; Canberra issues travel-health advisory
Four Australians remain aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak now heading for Tenerife. DFAT says the travellers are symptom-free but may face health orders on return. The case revives pandemic-era concerns about cruise-borne disease and could lead to tighter health screening for Australians returning from overseas voyages.