The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to acquire $50 million of debt from Rex Airlines to prevent its collapse.
The commitment will maintain aviation services for regional and remote communities, and recognises the critical role of the Rex network to local economies.
In August 2024, ALGA called for strong action by the government to ensure regional communities remain connected and accessible in the wake of the airline entering voluntary administration.
It also jointly convened a crisis meeting with impacted councils and Federal Local Government Minister, Kristy McBain.
ALGA said that it will continue to work with the government to ensure airline services continue to fly to regional areas and provide vital gateways to local areas and regions.
