Brat’s nomination will now undergo scrutiny in the US Senate, where confirmation hearings will assess his suitability for one of Washington’s most important diplomatic postings
Australia’s student visa refusal rates are rising, with 65% of Nepali, 51% of Bangladeshi and 40% of Indian university applicants refused in February 2026, compared with just 3.5% of Chinese applicants.
The court also heard allegations that he discussed targeting a doctor’s office and referenced Naveed Akram, who has been charged over the December 2025 Bondi Beach mass shooting that killed 15 people.
