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Beyond the Airports Act: Investigating the Privatisation of Airports by Local Governments in Regional Australia
Economic papers (Economic Society of Australia), Vol.43(4), pp.324-341
01/12/2024
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Abstract
Costs associated with running local airports are spurring some local governments to pursue alternative governance arrangements. Some regional councils are considering privatisation, with four having already gone down this path. Although some of these arrangements broadly follow those specified by the Airports Act 1996 , other arrangements have led to fragmented processes and reduced public engagement in local communities. The study reveals that, while long‐term leasing aims to alleviate the council's financial burden, it can negatively impact the broader public interest. The findings suggest the need for more transparent and adaptable governance models to ensure that regional airports serve both commercial interests and public needs.
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- Title
- Beyond the Airports Act: Investigating the Privatisation of Airports by Local Governments in Regional Australia
- Creators
- Linda Wasiela - Southern Cross UniversityMichael B. Charles - Southern Cross UniversityDavid Noble - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Economic papers (Economic Society of Australia), Vol.43(4), pp.324-341
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of The Economic Society of Australia.
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
No Statement Available
- Identifiers
- 991013225634202368
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Author(s)
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; Management
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article