AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRugby World Cup countdown: Rugby Australia marked the 365-day milestone to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Sydney set to host the Webb Ellis Cup and an expected 250,000 international visitors spending about $1.3b, while the Wallabies fine-tune squads ahead of the Perth opener. Travel & visas: Australia’s push for smoother trans-Tasman travel and new visa settings continues, alongside reports of visa-related staffing strain for backpackers. Health access: A federal inquiry is examining barriers to specialist healthcare, including affordability, referrals, and long waits—especially for regional communities. Aviation security: Israel says it will “get to the root” of a foiled FlyDubai cockpit attack after a landing in Saudi Arabia. Connectivity in disasters: Telstra’s Temporary Disaster Roaming lets phones switch to participating networks during extreme weather when coverage fails. Tourism demand signals: Airbnb data shows a 160% jump in searches for Kuala Lumpur/Sepang around the F1 weekend, with Australians among the biggest drivers. Crime & travel risk: A Sydney man was charged after allegedly cancelling a woman’s visa to stop her returning to Australia.
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