Transport Minister must rule out privatisation of Airservices Australia: Greens
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Lines attributable to Elizabeth Watson-Brown, Greens spokesperson for Transport, Infrastructure and Sustainable Cities: “Decisions in the 90s to privatise valuable public assets like the Commonwealth Bank, CSL and Qantas have been a disaster for Australians. “The Minister must categorically rule out privatising parts of Airservices. “The services that Airservices oversees - air traffic control and firefighting - are an absolutely critical part of aviation safety.
They cannot be compromised in any way by making the profit motive a factor in decision making. “What we will see under this proposal is private companies taking control of these critical assets, and cutting corners on repairs and upgrades to save them money at the expense of the safety of the industry. “Airservices already relies too much on revenue from the private sector which compromises their impartiality.
“It’s a bad deal for Australians, not only compromising safety by introducing a profit-driven “partner” for these critical services, but also hitting taxpayers who would be leasing them back anyway, costing us all in the long run.” 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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