Crackdown on student ‘visa hopping’ fuels debate over migration backlog
One Nation floats plan to curb family visas for Australian citizens
Finance Department tightens rules for official international travel
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Air New Zealand launches ‘SaleAway’ fares from A$285 to reignite corporate trans-Tasman travel
Air New Zealand’s 15–18 September ‘SaleAway’ promotion offers one-way fares from A$285 across six Australian gateways for travel until August 2027. The long booking horizon and inclusion of Western Sydney Airport provide corporates with budget certainty on a key short-haul route, highlighting fierce competition in the trans-Tasman market.
Coalition promises not to curb Working Holiday Maker visas amid policy fray
Nationals leader Matt Canavan told Parliament House media that the Coalition will protect Working Holiday Maker visas despite broader talks on migration cuts. The assurance eases fears in agriculture and tourism, sectors heavily dependent on backpacker labour.
Visa delays put South Australia’s bumper grain harvest at risk, growers warn
South Australian grain organisations say visa backlogs could leave them short of the skilled machine operators needed for a near-record crop, risking lost production and export delays. They are calling for region-specific priority processing or alternative visa pathways.