Australia Freezes New Private College Enrolments for International Students for 12 Months
Automated Platform Slashes Australian Student-Visa Processing Times—but Permanent-Residence Queues Grow
Australian Border Force Intercepts 166 kg of Pseudoephedrine, Arrests Indian National in Sydney
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New NSW Migrant Workers Centre Opens to Combat Exploitation of Temporary-Visa Holders
NSW has opened a Migrant Workers Centre to assist temporary-visa holders facing workplace exploitation. Backed by AU $6.5 million, the centre offers legal and immigration support, reflecting mounting evidence that wage theft is widespread among migrant employees. Employers of foreign workers should expect closer scrutiny and are encouraged to strengthen compliance processes.
Four-Hour Security Lockdown at Melbourne’s Avalon Airport After Suspicious Bag Triggers Bomb Scare
Avalon Airport was partially evacuated for four hours on 23 May after security staff suspected a bomb in a passenger’s carry-on, which turned out to be a hair-removal device and hot-chocolate powder. Two flights were cancelled and several delayed, underscoring how even small security alerts can disrupt Australia’s domestic air network.