ALGA has welcomed the Federal Government’s support for Rex Airlines after acquiring $50 million in debt to prevent the airline’s collapse.
This commitment will maintain aviation services for regional and remote communities, and recognises the critical role of the Rex network to local economies.
In August last year, ALGA called for strong action by the Government to ensure regional communities remain connected and accessible in the wake of the airline entering voluntary administration. We also jointly convened a crisis meeting with impacted councils and Federal Local Government Minister Kristy McBain.
We will continue to work with the Government to ensure airline services continue to fly to regional areas and provide vital gateways to local areas and regions.