Delivering for Corangamite
Avalon International Airport
As a result of the Morrison Government’s $20 million contribution to a new international terminal, Avalon Airport has now become Victoria’s second international airport. This is such an important asset for our region and vital for jobs, tourism and our regional economy.
Up until the COVID-19 restrictions, the international airport was offering a daily return flight to Kuala Lumpur on Air Asia X connecting to dozens of other international cities as well as regular flights to Bali on CityLink, the budget airline of Garuda Airlines. These services have been put on hold until international travel restrictions can be lifted.
Avalon the right choice for Australia’s first purpose-built quarantine facility
I am delighted that the Morrison Government has reached agreement in principle with the Victorian Government to construct and operate a purpose-built state of the art quarantine facility in Victoria. I have been a very strong supporter of an Avalon quarantine facility since it was first proposed by Avalon Airport. Not
Avalon quarantine facility
Media statement to the Geelong Advertiser: I have been a very strong supporter of an Avalon quarantine facility since it was first proposed by Avalon Airport. Not only does it have widespread local support, it is a far superior proposal to Mickleham which presents numerous biosecurity and logistical issues. In
Media Statement to Geelong Advertiser (COVID-19 collective funding priorities)
I commend Geelong’s key local organisations along with the City of Greater Geelong for collaborating on its funding priorities for our region. I look forward to continuing to work with these organisations to support their aspirations. After leading the advocacy and securing critical Commonwealth funding for projects such as the