Greg Mullins argued countries would be unwilling to lend Australia its aircraft if its own fire season lasted all year round, rather than just confined to the summer months.
Victorians may still be slapped with another tax to plug the Suburban Rail Loop’s multi-billion budget black hole — with the Allan government refusing to be drawn on the issue.
The new stage, slated to open in 2026, will directly connect Tullamarine Freeway to dedicated pick-up and drop-off areas at the carpark for Terminals 1, 2 and 3, which the airport says will enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion.