The Albanese Labor Government is building Australia\u2019s Future, today announcing regional Australia will continue to receive critical aviation services into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albanese Government will work with the Administrators of Regional Express Holdings (Rex), as part of an upcoming competitive sale process, to ensure crucial regional aviation services continue beyond 30 June 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will work with shortlisted bidders on what support the Albanese Government may be able to provide to maximise the prospect of a successful sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Terms of Commonwealth support will be subject to negotiation, but will be conditional on commitments by bidders to provide an ongoing, reasonable level of service to regional and remote communities, the need to provide value for money to taxpayers and good governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Government is not a bidder in the upcoming sale process and would like to see a successful market-led outcome. However, in the event there is no sale, the Albanese Government will undertake necessary work, in consultation with relevant state governments, on contingency options, including preparations necessary for potential Commonwealth acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albanese Government is also providing further support through a waiver of the \u201cuse it or lose it\u201d test for Rex regional flight slots at Sydney Airport, which will ensure its access to those slots until 24 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This comes on top of the Albanese Government providing a loan of up to $80 million to keep Rex\u2019s vital regional routes operating until 30 June 2025, and acquiring $50 million of debt from Rex\u2019s largest creditor, PAGAC Regulus Holdings Limited, earlier this year to ensure the airline could continue to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These actions make clear the Government\u2019s ongoing commitment to maintaining access to aviation services for regional and remote communities, and recognises the critical role of the Rex network to local economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Albanese Labor Government will back regional aviation just like we back regional telecommunications because we know our great country towns deserve quality services and connectivity just like our cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Regional Australians deserve access to quality and crucial regional aviation services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are working collaboratively with the administrators of REX to ensure that regional services continue beyond June 2025, including looking at what support the Commonwealth can provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRegional Australians can be assured that our Government will continue to fight to ensure these regional airfares remain available.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Albanese Government believes regional and remote communities deserve reliable, affordable and accessible air travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re taking steps to ensure the best possible deal for the sale of Rex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAviation services are essential for our regions, and our government is committed to seeing these services continue into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen markets fail or struggle to deliver for regional communities the Government has a role to ensure people do not miss out on opportunities, education and critical connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are recognising that today and stepping in to keep these routes in the air.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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