Key Messages -BARA Key Policy Pillars

by hostaus | Jul 2, 2026 | BARA Publications

5 KEY POLICY PILLARS – JUNE 2026ADVOCATING FOR OUR 40+ INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE MEMBERS Economic Competitiveness for Airlines The current light-handed economic regulation of Australian airports is not delivering the best outcome for consumers, as airfares must increase...

Travel tax error may cost millions

by hostaus | Jun 25, 2026 | BARA Publications

Robyn Ironside, The Australian, Thursday 25 June 2026 The federal government is under pressure to delay the start of its departure tax rise, after airlines said they would have to fund the increase unless it was pushed back. It was announced in the federal...

Hiking Passenger Movement Charge by a third in three years puts further pressure on international airlines and travellers

by hostaus | May 13, 2026 | BARA Publications

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...

ACCC highlights urgent need for increased oversight of airports

by hostaus | May 6, 2026 | BARA Publications

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...

BARA expands to support international airline members

by hostaus | Feb 14, 2022 | BARA Publications

14 February 2026 The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) has expanded its team with the appointment of two new hires, Chloe Kirkpatrick and Lindsay Hermes, strengthening its capability to support international airline members at a time of renewed...