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Catherine King on reforming Australia’s aviation sector

Catherine King on reforming Australia’s aviation sector

Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, talks with the minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government, Catherine King, about the government’s plans for wide-ranging aviation reform and whether travellers will get a better deal

Australian Politics

September 13, 202430m 39s

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Show Notes

This week the federal opposition suggested that perhaps Qantas should be forced to sell off its low-cost stablemate Jetstar. This followed the recent release of the federal government’s aviation white paper, which includes ideas on how to make flights cheaper, boost competition and hold airlines to account for delays and cancellations. Guardian Australia’s political editor, Karen Middleton, talks with the minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government, Catherine King, about her government’s plans for wide-ranging aviation reform and whether travellers will get a better deal

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Australian politicsAir transportQantasAirline industryCoalitionLabor partyJetstarBusiness