The Albanese Labor Government has finally responded to the Coalition initiated ‘Harris review’ after nearly two years of delays by Transport Minister Catherine King. While we are yet to see the detail, the Minister’s announcement falls short of the necessary reform that is needed to significantly improve cancellations and delays experienced by Australian travellers every…
DetailsThe cost of popular SUVs, utes and 4WDs will be forced up by thousands of dollars from next year to help the Albanese Government subsidise the price of individuals buying electric vehicles, according to car industry research released at the weekend. Industry analysis of Energy Minister Chris Bowen’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard predicts the…
DetailsPoor accountability and management of AirServices Australia is failing to provide travelling Australians with a safer, more affordable, and reliable aviation system. Appearing before Senate Estimates RRAT Committee today, Airservices Australia admitted that, despite having 948 air traffic controllers (ATC), just two ATC that took unplanned leave today caused hours of delays and cancellations across…
DetailsAustralians deserve an aviation industry where planes take off and arrive on time, and their bags arrive with them.
Despite pressure from the Coalition to improve the airline industry, flight cancellations and delays continue to go in the wrong direction.
DetailsToday the Albanese Labor Government and the Greens voted against an inquiry into the accountability and management of AirServices Australia and ensuring a safer, affordable and reliable air transport system across Australia. By voting with the Greens, Labor are refusing to gain a deeper understanding of the impacts of the ongoing dysfunction in air space…
DetailsThe Albanese Government have been forced to relent as the Queensland Government accept a commonsense approach recommended previously by a Senate Inquiry.
DetailsLabor is putting at risk Australia’s ability to meet its net zero by 2050 target by turning its back on potential solutions to help reduce transport sector emissions.
DetailsThe Albanese Government have been forced to relent as the Queensland Government accept a commonsense approach recommended previously by a Senate Inquiry.
DetailsRural Victorians have been short-changed by the Albanese Government in national funding intended to upgrade country bridges that enable heavy vehicle access to farms to ensure fodder and supplies are delivered to farms, and agricultural commodities can get to market. Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Senator Bridget McKenzie said by cutting funding…
DetailsAt a time when more Australians are tragically dying on our roads, the Albanese Government has been caught out lying about funding for the Commonwealth’s “cornerstone” road safety program, with MYEFO exposing no extra money will be allocated to fix road accident Black Spots for another four years.
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