Maria Vamvakinou (Calwell, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

and underemployment—especially among young people—remains very high. Therefore, any opportunity to attract business and industry that provide jobs for our local people and help our local economy is very welcomed. It is in that context that I want to emphasise the symbiotic relationship between Melbourne Airport and the federal seat of Calwell and the relationship between the airport and the community. There is a need to keep that fine balance so there is no conflict. That is why I am interested in this particular bill and in making sure that the Commonwealth, when it makes decisions on activities in and around major airports, does so in the interests of not only the commercial applicants but also the local community.

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