Rex Airlines

In reply to the Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (16 May 2018).

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment): The Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development has advised:

The state government has not failed to advocate for the retention of services to Mount Gambier by Rex Airlines. I have discussed the matter with Rex. A key issue for Rex is an ongoing pilot shortage. However, our discussion identified that the relationship between the South-East community and the airline can be strengthened, providing the opportunity to restore services in the future.