Australia finalises 2026-27 Migration Program: more Skilled and Partner places, tighter regional quotas
Employer-Sponsored visas now dominate Australia’s 2026-27 intake, says Interstaff analysis
Opposition unveils plan for Australia’s ‘biggest immigration cut’ tied to housing supply
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Qantas Melbourne–Dallas flight diverts to Tahiti after passenger bites crew member, triggering travel-risk review
On 17 May a Qantas Dreamliner bound for Dallas diverted to Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a crew member. The incident injured a flight attendant, delayed onward travel by 10 hours and triggered a lifetime Qantas ban for the perpetrator. It underscores rising disruptive-passenger risk and the financial impact of long-haul diversions, prompting corporates to revisit duty-of-care and contingency policies for international travellers.
New guidance explains appeal options as Australia’s Administrative Review Tribunal tightens visa-refusal deadlines
A 17 May 2026 legal briefing sets out how the new Administrative Review Tribunal handles visa refusals, emphasising immovable 14- and 28-day appeal deadlines, updated fees and the evidence standards required to overturn Department decisions. Employers and migrants are urged to act fast and retain accredited advisers, as missing the window permanently ends review rights.