13 May 2026
The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) has criticised the Federal Government’s increase to the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) from $70 to $80 announced in the May-26 Federal Budget, warning it will put pressure on international airfares on top of ongoing global fuel and other cost challenges.
BARA Executive Director Stephen Pearse said the industry was also extremely disappointed by the lack of consultation ahead of the announced increase, coming just three years after the last hike was announced in the May-23 Budget.
“The international aviation sector plays a critical role in Australia’s economy, tourism industry and international connectivity,” Mr Pearse said.
6 March 2026
The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA), representing over 40 international airlines, says new ACCC data highlights the need for the Australian Government to reform the economic regulatory framework for the nation’s major airports as part of a required future Productivity Commission review.
The ACCC’s latest airport monitoring report details that Australia’s four major international airports collectively generated $1.2 billion in aeronautical operating profits in 2024–25. This level of return reinforces BARAs long standing concern about the limited regulatory constraints on monopoly airport charges in Australia.
BARA is a member driven industry body that delivers value through setting the expectations and outcomes for Australia’s aviation infrastructure services.