Add Estimates Infrastructure QON finally released?? - 
Up until yesterday there was a bizarre situation with the RRAT Additional Estimates list of QON/AQON, which includes both the Agriculture Department and Betsy's department of everything (DITRDCSA i.e. the fuck up fairies). Normally weeks ago the majority of QON for both departments would have been (with one or two exceptions) numbered and listed for public reference. This time there were listed just over 250 QON, 99% of these was for the Ag department and the majority of those are already answered. That left about 6 QON that were listed for Betsy's FUF, most of which hadn't been answered. Then as of 2 days ago finally 201 DITRDCSA QON were listed, with exactly 4 QON answered - WTF?? In anyone's measure IMO that should be a serious 'please explain' to both Betsy and the Miniscule with a series of resignation letters on the desk of the Miniscule ASAP. Will that happen? Not with the sickening hubris that this Albanese government displays on a daily basis these days -
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Hmm...me thinks Betsy took full advantage of Senator McKenzie's temporary sidelining to the 'naughty corner' by SS. Ley, thank goodness sanity has prevailed with Angus/Canavan reinstating her to full Shadow Minister duties...
MTF...P2
Up until yesterday there was a bizarre situation with the RRAT Additional Estimates list of QON/AQON, which includes both the Agriculture Department and Betsy's department of everything (DITRDCSA i.e. the fuck up fairies). Normally weeks ago the majority of QON for both departments would have been (with one or two exceptions) numbered and listed for public reference. This time there were listed just over 250 QON, 99% of these was for the Ag department and the majority of those are already answered. That left about 6 QON that were listed for Betsy's FUF, most of which hadn't been answered. Then as of 2 days ago finally 201 DITRDCSA QON were listed, with exactly 4 QON answered - WTF?? In anyone's measure IMO that should be a serious 'please explain' to both Betsy and the Miniscule with a series of resignation letters on the desk of the Miniscule ASAP. Will that happen? Not with the sickening hubris that this Albanese government displays on a daily basis these days -
Here is the list of Aviation Industry related QON:
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Brisbane Airport's 1 Dec 2025 announcement launched an 18-month voluntary tailwind trial (5-10 knots, 10pm-6am) to increase over-water operations and reduce noise, with CASA/AirServices support. Historical 10-knot tailwind allowance was reduced to ICAO standards.
Qantas Group (Australia's national carrier) issued a 5 Dec 2025 crew directive refusing participation, mirroring past Jetstar non-compliance.
1. Why did Qantas Group (Qantas Airways, Jetstar, QantasLink, Jetconnect, Qantas Freight) direct crews on 5 Dec 2025 not to participate in the voluntary tailwind trial?
2. Given non-participation by major airlines, why has the Transport Minister allowed Brisbane Airport to continue advertising the trial without community updates on its effectiveness?
What is the strategy to actually reduce noise impacts (currently unresearched and undefined) for Brisbane residents, rather than just being a theatrical PR stunt?
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Aviation policy treats noise as an ''externality'' minimized without ''economically harmful restrictions,'' per the Aviation White Paper, which rejects new curfews or movement caps.
1. Has AirServices or the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DOTIRD) performed an independent cost-benefit analysis of public costs/benefits from operational restrictions (e.g., curfews, movement caps) at airports like Brisbane or Archerfield?
2. On what basis did DOTIRD prioritise aviation throughput over restrictions for resident health/well-being, treating noise as an ''externality'' per the Aviation White Paper (which rejects new curfews/movement caps)?
3. Given recent light plane crashes, what are the potential impacts of a crash in residential areas near Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) or Archerfield Airport (both surrounded by suburbs)?
4. Has AirServices conducted a risk assessment of crash-related damage to health, life, or property from flights to/from Brisbane or Archerfield Airports? Typical bloody Greens, if it moves regulate it out of existence - FFS
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1. Has the Minister discussed with Airservices Australia its Statement of Expectations in relation to the delays that occurred 16 January 2026 at Sydney Airport attributed to short-term and unplanned leave?
2. When did this discussion occur?
3. What was the outcome of these discussions?
4. What action has Airservices Australian implemented to ensure this inconvenience to traveling passengers does not occur again?
5. What was the date of the last industry forum?
6. When trainees fail, what opportunities are there for them to resit tests or are they lost to the industry?
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1. Has the Minister discussed with Airservices Australia its Statement of Expectations in relation to the delays that occurred 16 January 2026 at Sydney Airport attributed to short-term and unplanned leave?
2. When did this discussion occur?
3. What was the outcome of these discussions?
4. What action has Airservices Australian implemented to ensure this inconvenience to traveling passengers does not occur again?
5. What was the date of the last industry forum?
6. When trainees fail, what opportunities are there for them to resit tests or are they lost to the industry?
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1. Why were TIBA Traffic Information Broadcasts issued over Christmas 2025/January 2026 due to ATC limitations restricting Brisbane operations?
2. Does AirServices have adequate staffing at Brisbane Tower to cover all shifts, including holidays and sick leave?
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Senator ROBERTS: Isn't it true that an independent probe into CASA's remotely piloted aircraft system, drones, branch's alleged wrongdoing was finished on 12 December 2021 and that CASA refuses to release it or carry out all recommendations? And isn't the real reason that public release would confirm systemic wrongdoing inside the CASA remotely piloted aircraft systems branch?
Ms Spence: No. The report that you're referring to has been considered within CASA. It was prepared for CASA. It looked at the way in which we were undertaking our regulatory arrangements. It identified reforms that we could implement, and we're working our way through those. We didn't accept some of them, but that's perfectly reasonable. We're making sure that we're looking at how we do our work, and we're improving things as we need to.
Senator ROBERTS: Can we have a look at that report?
Ms Spence: Can I take that on notice please?
Senator ROBERTS: Sure.
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1. I refer to the ATSB final report published in November 2025 regarding the two potential serious incidents at Melbourne airport in 2023. The two runway incursions occurred 11 days apart and involved the night takeoffs on runway 34 where it had temporarily been shortened. The two airlines involved in these incidents were Malaysian Airlines on 7 September 2023 with 235 passengers and Bamboo Airlines on 18 September 2023 with 199 passengers. Regarding the ATSB report's conclusions. I note after the first incident the tower controller made an additional attempt to confirm the reduced runway length with the Bambo Airlines flight crew. The controller requested the ATIS (automatic terminal information service) identifier as the aircraft was lined up to take off. Isn't it a requirement of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) that they do so?
2. There were three change proposals to air traffic control procedures in providing essential aerodrome information related to runway works. An implementation date of March 2026 was set. Is this on track to be completed by then?
3. In relation to the introduction of visual aids into Part 139 Aerodromes Manual of Standards 2019, the ATSB report indicated that CASA would work with industry on the inclusion of those standards. Please provide an update on this work and if any timeframe was established for when this action would be completed.
4. Did Melbourne Airport make any adjustments regarding utilising unserviceability signs following these two incidents?
5. When the two incidents occurred in 2023, was the Minister or her office informed?
6. Has the Minister or her office been briefed about the final ATSB report?
7. Please provide the total number of ASTB air safety investigators for 2025 and what was the authorised strength required in 2025.
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Further to CASA's responses to Senator Roberts relating to matters raised on behalf of Mr Geoff Barker, UASPacific:
1. Have any staff been disciplined in relation to these matters?
a. If so, when and in what form did the disciplinary action take?
2. Has CASA reviewed and amended their conflict of interest policies and procedures in light of the findings by the Fair Work Commission that a conflicted officer was permitted to be involved in matters concerning his former employer?
a. If not, why not?
b. If so, provide copies of review findings and the updated policy and procedures.
3. Provide details of the scope, commencement date, and current status of CASA's review into the potentially misleading evidence provided to the Fair Work Commission in this matter.
4. Given the findings of the Fair Work Commission, have the unfounded allegations recorded against Mr Barker, his staff and/or UASPacific been formally corrected, annotated, or fully withdrawn?
a. If not, why not?
i. When will this corrective action be undertaken?
b. If yes, when, and in what form, did this corrective action take?
5. What is the current status of the 12 December 2021 independent report?
a. when will it be released?
b. what is the implementation status of the report's findings and recommendations regarding systemic misconduct?
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In response to questions asked at December 2025 Estimates (SQ25-002676) the follow response was supplied.
''The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts most recently provided advice to the Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, on the CASR Part 43 Regulatory Package on 2 October 2025.
The minister is considering the advice.''
1. Have any meetings occurred since the Minister received the Department's briefing (2 October 2025) regarding the CASR Part 43 Regulatory Package between the Minister and the Department?
2. What dates were these meetings, including phone conversations?
3. When will a response by the Minister be provided?
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1. Which organisations and or stakeholders has the Department consult with on the Hong Kong Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
2. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Malaysia Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
3. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Turkiye Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
4. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Vietnam Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
5. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Sri Lanka Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
6. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Chile Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
7. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Canada Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
8. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Latvia Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
9. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Mongolia Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
10. Which organisations and or stakeholders did the Department consult with on the Rwanda Bilateral Air Services Agreement?
11. When did the Government last consult with Qatar Airways?
12. What was the outcome of that discussion with Qatar Airways?
13. Has the Department produced a formal implementation plan in response to the Select Committee's report?
14. On what date was that plan finalised, and has it been provided to the Minister?
15. How many of the Committee's recommendations have been fully implemented?
16. For recommendations that are not yet implemented, what is the target date for completion?
17. Are there recommendations that the Government does not accept?
18. What support is being considered for smaller airports to implement the requirements of the Consumer Ombuds Scheme?
19. Will funding for the ACCC Domestic Airline Competition Monitoring Program be extended beyond 2026?
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1. What funding is currently available for regional airport infrastructure upgrades?
2. a) When will the next round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program open?
b) How much money is available for further rounds of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program?
3. a) When will the next round of the Regional Airports Program open?
b) How much money is available for further rounds of the Regional Airports Program?
4. a) How many regional airports currently have unfunded safety upgrade requirements?
b) Where are these safety upgrades located?
5. What is the breakdown of government aviation infrastructure funding, state by state for the years:
- 2022-2023
- 2023-2024
- 2024-2025
- 2025-2026
Hmm...me thinks Betsy took full advantage of Senator McKenzie's temporary sidelining to the 'naughty corner' by SS. Ley, thank goodness sanity has prevailed with Angus/Canavan reinstating her to full Shadow Minister duties...
MTF...P2