It appears agent confidence in the federation is high amid wretched industry conditions.

Tom Wanwaring has his handwriting down pat after penning a letter to the PM. Travel Weekly understands he opted for a felt tip and even sealed it with a custom wax stamp.

As these agents all attest, it’s time for ScoMo to loosen the purse strings and get JobKeeper going again.

With a little help from her friends at AFTA, this agent managed to score a landmark win for the travel trade.

The gang over at the Australian Federation of Travel Agents have added to their slew of good news this week with this announcement.

Dean Long is returning to AFTA after a few years, and he appears to be pretty happy about it.

AFTA’s boardroom is looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the new watercooler or paisley wallpaper.

Still waiting for Austrade to process your application for support? Well, here’s AFTA’s attempt at moving the needle.

The report says that “unacceptably slow” and “difficult” refund processes have left many Aussies seeking stricter laws for travel providers.

The Council of Australian Tour Operators has joined the mob of industry bodies who reckon the PM’s roadmap is a bit light on the details.

While its bottom line ain’t looking too flash, at least AFTA’s membership numbers appear to be holding up.

The industry’s lobbying groups have been sharpening their pitchforks again in pursuit of more clarity, government support and a change in vaccine prioritisation.