03 October 2024
Labor to target low-cost flights to Adelaide

As part of our $50 million 2030 Tourism Growth Fund, a re-elected ACT Labor Government will work with the South Australian Government to establish direct flights between Canberra and Adelaide on a low-cost carrier.
 
Because of Labor’s investment in the aviation stimulus fund over the past term of government, Canberra is connected to 14 destinations by air – more than ever before.
 
While the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the aviation industry, a re-elected Labor Government will continue to support the rebuild of our local tourism sector and encourage more tourists to our city.  
 
We have set an ambitious target to grow our visitor economy to $5 billion by 2030, and we know that making it cheaper and easier to get to Canberra will be essential to hit this target.
 
Growing our visitor economy means more money is being spent in local businesses, particularly hospitality and retail, and creating local jobs.
 
Quotes attributable to South Australian Premier, Peter Malinauskas
 
I'm excited to work with Chief Minister Andrew Barr on his initiative to get a low-cost carrier travelling direct between Canberra and Adelaide.
 
Every family should have an opportunity to be able to travel to our nation's capital, but also for Canberrans to enjoy everything that South Australia has to offer.
 
Let's get a low-cost carrier up and running so that more families can travel and enjoy everything that Canberra and South Australia has to offer.

Statement ends

Media contact:
Kaarin Dynon    0422 772 215   [email protected]