Sydney Airfield Tour

Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-114789

Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)

Sydney Airfield Tour

Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)

—Speaker, I rise to inform the House of a recent tour I had the privilege of attending. On the 28th of October, I toured Sydney Airport's airfield via minibus. It was fascinating to see the regular operation of the airport and how knowledgeable and efficient the staff are. Sydney is so lucky to have a world-class international airport and under the Berejiklian Government, it will soon have a second. This is an investment into tourism and local jobs, both of which are crucial for our economic rebuild. Unfortunately, Sydney Airport has suffered quite significantly this year. In 2019, an average of 890 flights would leave Sydney Airport. This year, that number now sits at only 110. This means Sydney Airport has lost a quarter of its workforce, which is a true tragedy. It is my hope that with this Government's investment into Western Sydney Airport, we can recover those jobs and get the industry in NSW back on track. I would like to thank Mitch Dudley for coordinating the experience. Mitch is a great friend of mine and does an excellent job at Sydney Airport.