Australia Could Nationalise Embattled Regional Airline Rex

The Albanese government has floated the possibility of acquiring regional airline Rex as the administration process continues.
Australia Could Nationalise Embattled Regional Airline Rex
Rex Airlines Boeing 737 planes lay idle on the tarmac at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport on July 31, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says embattled regional airline Rex will continue to have a future as the government works with administrators and bidders to find a long-term solution.

The leader also announced that if a suitable outcome is not reached through the private market, that there is potential for Commonwealth acquisition.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.