AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStudent Visa Crackdown: Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced sweeping changes to international student visas, including restricting most students’ family dependants, tightening course/provider switching, and limiting progression to higher qualifications—aimed at cutting “visa hopping” and easing housing pressure. Backpacker Rules: The overhaul also targets working holiday and backpacker pathways, with stricter conditions and a ballot system for longer stays, drawing criticism from regional employers and tourism operators. Safety Alert for Farmers: Aerial spraying near canola crops is seeing near misses from drones, with industry warning drones can interfere with low-flying aircraft and create serious risk. Tourism & Media: MasterChef Asia, filmed in Macau, is set to premiere on HBO Max in the US, with Australian chef Khanh Ong among contestants. Cruise Update: Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess is preparing for Australia/New Zealand/South Pacific sailings after an Alaska season. Travel Planning Mood: New research says 80% of Australians get a mood boost from having a holiday to look forward to, highlighting the power of anticipation.
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