8.3.1 Regional Services

8.3.1.1  Airline licensing policies should take account of the decentralised population in Queensland to ensure that rural residents are not disadvantaged by cost and inadequate service levels.

8.3.1.2  The Commonwealth Government should guarantee that regional airline networks will be protected in the conditions of sale of major airports, ensuring that access is maintained and that regional airlines are not squeezed out by higher costs.

8.3.1.3  The Commonwealth Government should adequately subsidise regional and sub-regional airports and associated services as a community service obligation, with an emphasis on rural and remote areas.