Deborah O'Neill (NSW, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Finance, Senator Gallagher. Today, in Merimbula, the Prime Minister announced the Albanese Labor government will work with the administrators of Regional Express Holdings—or Rex, as it's commonly known—as part of an upcoming competitive sale process to ensure crucial regional aviation services continue beyond 30 June 2025. As the duty senator for most of New South Wales, I'm delighted that the 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. Can the minister please provide further details of today's important—and, I'm sure, much welcomed—announcement.