Greens say public ownership of Rex is the only option in Australians' best interests

Greens say public ownership of Rex is the only option in Australians' best interests | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Greens say public ownership of Rex is the only option in Australians' best interests 2025-02-12 The Greens called on the government to consider public ownership of Rex following its entering administration in July last year, and welcome the news that the government may now purchase the airline.

Lines attributable to Elizabeth Watson-Brown MP, Greens spokesperson for Transport, Infrastructure and Sustainable Cities: “The Greens welcome the news that the government is considering purchasing Rex. Not only would this save these vital regional services, a publicly owned airline will bring more competition to the current Qantas-Virgin duopoly dominating our aviation market.

“The Greens called for the government to consider purchasing Rex back in July last year, when it was clear that Rex was collapsing. “The collapse of Rex would be a devastating blow to regional communities around Australia who are so reliant on their services. “But it’s not enough for the government to promise to be a backstop, they need to get on the front foot.

“The government has already given Rex $130 million in support since July last year and are still talking about subsidising private buyers. “The government has a bad record of shelling out millions in taxpayer dollars to prop up private airlines and getting nothing back. Public ownership is the only way to get an airline run in the interests of all Australians.” Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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