UK fully enforces Electronic Travel Authorisation – Australians now need digital clearance before boarding
Dual UK–Australian citizens must now travel on a British passport – Home Office ends long-standing leniency
Sydney doctor reveals ‘passport drop’ mission as push grows to repatriate 34 Australians from Syria
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Australian Border Force cancels student visa at Adelaide Airport after alleged child-abuse material discovery
• ABF officers at Adelaide Airport cancelled a Chinese student’s visa on 25 February 2026 after allegedly finding 21 child-abuse videos on his phone. • The man was fined and deported the same day under Migration Act character provisions; no court proceedings were initiated in Australia. • The case shows ABF’s willingness to exercise device search powers and underscores reputational risks for the international-education sector. • Education providers and mobility coordinators should brief incoming students on Australia’s strict content laws and border-search regime.
Qantas Revives Jetstar Codeshare to Bali, Expanding Business Travel Options
From 29 March 2026 Qantas will again place its QF flight code on 11 Jetstar-operated routes to Bali, giving business travellers full Qantas earning rights and managed-program compatibility without sacrificing Jetstar’s lower costs. The step boosts capacity by roughly 40 % and shores up market share on one of Australia’s busiest outbound lanes.
ESOS Act Amendments Flagged in ASQA’s February Update, Tightening Compliance for Education Providers
ASQA’s 23 February bulletin confirms that amendments to the ESOS Act—tougher audits, digital attendance reporting and a cap on concurrent enrolments—will be introduced in the next financial year to curb non-genuine student activity. Education providers and corporate mobility planners should prepare for higher compliance costs and longer processing times.
Virgin Australia Offers Record Bonus Status Credits, Wooing Corporate Flyers
Virgin Australia’s Velocity program is granting up to 125 bonus Status Credits on flights taken between 12 January and 31 March 2026—the biggest windfall in the scheme’s history. The all-fare-types offer targets corporates and SMEs ahead of tougher tier rules coming in July.
AirAsia Launches 99 % Off Mega Sale Including New Sydney and Melbourne Routes
AirAsia’s 23 February mega sale offers up to 99 % off fares, including Kuala Lumpur services to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth—raising competition for both leisure and price-sensitive corporate travel. Ancillary fees still apply, so buyers should compare true end-to-end costs.