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Government rolls out draft aviation disability standards

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August 6, 2026
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Announced today by Transport Minister Catherine King at the 2026 Australian Aviation Summit, the draft standards – developed through consultation with people with disabilities and with the industry – builds on a commitment from the 2024 Aviation White …

Diversity vital to Australia’s aerospace future, new research says

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August 6, 2026
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Delivered under the Australian Government’s Women in Aviation Industry Initiative (WAII), the two industry-wide studies provide one of the most comprehensive assessments of workplace culture, leadership and career progression across Australia’s aviatio…

One Nation believes food self-reliance is national security

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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Food self-reliance depends on removing the cost of net-zero policies and backing Australian farmers.

Australian Businesses Hit Record High in July Amid Criticism

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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The debate unfolds against weaker indicators like negative real per capita GDP growth under the current administration.

Brisbane Airport sees record 25 million passengers in 2025–26

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August 5, 2026
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Numbers climbed by more than 1 million, or 4 per cent, on the previous financial year, with more than 7 million international passengers – up 7.9 per cent – and 18 million domestic passengers, up 2.5 per cent.

Coalition surges ahead of Labor following Vic leadership challenge

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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The Victorian Coalition has pulled ahead of Labor and One Nation following the government’s high-stakes gamble to dump Jacinta Allan.

Pauline Hanson Launches One Nation Campaign, Bars Major Media Outlets

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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Hanson cited years of biased coverage as her reason for the media ban, praising outlets like Rebel News for fairer reporting.

Victorian Premier Unveils Smaller, Experienced Cabinet Ahead of Election

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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Polling this last week has found the appointment of Ben Carroll as Premier of the state has translated to any favourable changes in polling.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has postponed a National Press Club address on immigration

Helen Carrie
August 5, 2026
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The government is also understood to be closely watching One Nation’s continued strength in the polls.

Jetstar dumps weight-based cabin baggage rules

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August 5, 2026
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Starting 2 February 2027, the 7kg limit for cabin baggage will be removed, with passengers instead allowed a single underseat bag of up to 40 × 30 × 20cm, and larger carry-on bags in overhead bins – along with priority boarding – available for separate…