The two-seat Tiger attack helicopter fleet was originally expected to be retired from service in 2027-28; however, the Australian Defence Force's 2026 National Defence Strategy accelerated this timeline to late 2026.

Labor MP and Shadow Minister for Tourism Michael Healy, who served as Minister for Tourism under the former Miles Labor Government, this month said the decision by the carrier to pull out of Cairns “deals a fresh setback to the Far North’s tourism industry”.

The mission forms part of Operation Argos, an ongoing commitment from Australia to help enforce the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions on North Korean imports and exports.

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The Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) notified the Fair Work Commission of a dispute with National Jet Express Pty Ltd (NJE) concerning a clause of its enterprise agreement that covered redeployment and expense obligations.

Concerns have been raised regarding the parts, reportedly including a cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, now being held in the possession of the People’s Republic of China, the main pacing rival for the United States.

Qantas ground staff and Certis security screening staff have both taken industrial action on Thursday, with QGS employees walking off the job for a full 24 hours and Certis staff staging a pair of two-hour walkouts.

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