Sunday, February 16, 2025

Regional airports to have seat on Jet Zero Council

Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King says regional airports will have a voice on Australia’s inaugural Jet Zero Council, with membership now selected and terms of reference for the Council released yesterday.

Minister King said aviation was critical to Australia’s way of life, particularly in its regions.

“It connects families, friends and communities with each other, links businesses to markets, and underpins industries that are vital to our economy,” she said.

“Through the council, we will work with the aviation industry to identify opportunities to decarbonise the sector, and opportunities for industry and government to collaborate in achieving emissions reduction targets, including through sustainable aviation fuels and emerging technology.

“I’m proud to be chairing the council, which will bring together a cross-section of stakeholders from across the aviation industry and its fuel supply chain.

“We know that industry leadership will be a fundamental driver of the aviation sector’s transition to net zero.”

Minister King said Council members will come from a range of aviation-related organisations spanning airlines, airports, fuels, manufacturing, research, finance, regional aviation and defence.

This includes representatives from Australia’s major airlines, fuel refiners, manufacturers, regional aviation, airports, Defence, as well as government science and fundraising agencies, she said.

“The council will also advise the Government on how it can deliver the right policy settings to back the sector’s decarbonisation.”

“I look forward to working with the council members to drive a strong and sustainable future for Australian aviation.”

Organisations selected for the Council are:

SeatTitle/Organisation
ChairMinister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
AirlineQantas AirwaysRegional ExpressVirgin Australia
Airport *Brisbane Airport Corporation
Aviation fuelAustralian Institute of PetroleumSustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance of Australia and New Zealand
Major SAF Projects *bp
ManufacturingAirbusBoeing
Research and developmentCommonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Finance and investmentAustralian Renewable Energy AgencyClean Energy Finance Corporation
RegionalRegional Aviation Association of Australia
DefenceDepartment of Defence

* – indicates a rotating seat. The holder of each rotating seat is appointed for a one-year term, with membership to be refreshed on an annual basis.

The Minister said members are expected to consult widely within their respective industry sectors.

The Terms of Reference, which outline the council’s full membership organisations, is available at Aviation | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

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