Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

Keeping Australian communities safe from those who seek to do us harm will continue to be the Morrison government's No. 1 priority. The Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Security Controlled Airports) Regulation delivers on recommendations of the Inspector of Transport Security to strengthen security at Australia's airports and particularly those serving rural and regional communities. Regional airports are being supported through the government's $50.1 million Regional Airport Security Screening Fund. The government has announced more than $1.2 billion in funding to support the aviation industry, including keeping regional communities connected, since 18 March 2020. These enhancements to regional aviation security and our commitment to funding to regional airlines and airports underscores the government's commitment to supporting regional communities and the aviation networks upon which they depend.