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Government releases RMG-424, overhauling official travel rules for Commonwealth entities
Finance has issued Resource Management Guide 424, detailing the rules that support the Australian Government Travel Policy which began on 1 September 2026. The guide tightens fare selection, embeds sustainability metrics and introduces stronger audit trails, affecting thousands of officials and their travel suppliers.
Smartraveller renews Pakistan advisory, warns dual nationals on exit hurdles
DFAT has refreshed its Pakistan travel advisory, reminding Australians—especially dual nationals—that they may face exit issues without a valid Australian passport and outlining strict no-go border areas. Companies with operations in Pakistan should review security protocols and dual-passport compliance.