King served in the position during Anthony Albanese’s full first term, and was responsible for the introduction of the aviation green and white papers, which charted a course for the sector until 2050.
Jacinta Allan is facing an internal fight over the government’s controversial $34bn Suburban Rail Loop, with increasing angst from senior ministers threatening the future of the project.
The carrier will suspend services from Sydney to Inverell and Narrabri as of 1 March 2025, citing “reduced demand”, while ramping up flights to Armidale, Coffs Harbour, and Tamworth.