ACCC grants interim approval for Qantas-American Airlines joint venture, safeguarding Australia–US business travel
Canberra urges Australians to keep Easter travel plans despite diesel shortages at 300+ service stations
AFP-led taskforce disrupts maritime ‘mother-ship’ drug route, underscores tighter border surveillance at Victorian ports
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AFP steps up airport patrols and behavioural crackdown ahead of Easter travel rush
The AFP has launched high-visibility policing operations at all major airports for the Easter peak, warning passengers that intoxication or disruptive conduct will attract swift prosecution. Extra officers and canine teams will patrol terminals, while the agency highlighted more than 5,300 aviation incidents already this year. Travellers are urged to arrive early and remain patient; businesses should adjust duty-of-care guidance accordingly.
Philippines warns overseas jobseekers: Australian visitor visa is not a work permit
Manila’s Department of Migrant Workers has reiterated that Australia’s Visitor 600 visa forbids paid employment, citing a rise in passengers trying to use tourist status as a back-door work permit. Non-compliance can lead to deportation and heavy fines for both travellers and Australian employers.