Coalition Calls for Special Inquiry into Sydney Airport Slot System

The push comes as the government looks to revamp the airport management system amid the collapse of regional airline Rex.

Signage is seen on display at the Qantas domestic terminal at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 25, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

The federal opposition has called for a Senate Inquiry to properly scrutinise the government’s attempt to shake-up the Sydney Airport slot management system—critical to sustaining a thriving aviation industry for the country.

Nationals leader David Littleproud welcomed the Sydney Airport’s Demand Management Bill 2024 but expressed disappointment saying there was not enough time to scrutinise it.