Taxpayer amounts paid to councils hit by Regional Express troubles revealed

Government bails out Rex's multi-million-dollar debt to regional airports

Council-owned airports have been bailed out by the federal government to the tune of $4.8 million, $2 million of which was for NSW alone.

Taxpayer amounts paid to councils hit by Regional Express troubles revealed

Transport Minister Catherine King revealed $496,099 for Albury, Griffith, and Wagga airports to clear 100 per cent of Rex administration debt.

Council receives airport debt

THE District Council of Grant has been successful in securing full funds from the federal government’s Regional and Remote Airport […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content.

Support for council-run regional airports

Image: ALGA. Council-owned regional and remote airports impacted by the collapse of Rex Airlines will receive financial relief from the Federal Government, helping regional communities maintain critical aviation connections. The Federal Government announced funding support for 34 council-run airports left out of pocket after Rex Airlines entered voluntary administration. Following an application process, 95 per cent of claimants were assessed as…

Australian Government delivering $4.8 million in relief to regional and remote airports: King I Australian Rural & Regional News

The Hon. Catherine King, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Media Release, 24 May 2026 The Albanese Government has provided critical financial relief to 34 regional and remote airports through the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program. These relief payments will help airports, largely run by local councils, to manage any debts linked to the voluntary administration of Rex Airlines, and mainta…

Australian Government provides $4.8m in relief to regional and remote airports

The Federal Government provides financial relief to 34 regional and remote airports through the Regional and Remote Airport Support Program.