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BARA welcomes new Managing Director of Tourism Australia
January 2026 BARA welcomes the announcement from Tourism Australia to appoint Robin Mack as the organisation’s new Managing Director, bringing almost 30 years of multi sector global experience within the travel industry to the role. A leader within Tourism Australia...
ACCC highlights urgent need for increased oversight of airports
6 March 2026 The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA), representing over 40 international airlines, says new ACCC data highlights the need for the Australian Government to reform the economic regulatory framework for the nation’s major airports as part...
BARA expands to support international airline members
14 February 2026 The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) has expanded its team with the appointment of two new hires, Chloe Kirkpatrick and Lindsay Hermes, strengthening its capability to support international airline members at a time of renewed...
Hiking Passenger Movement Charge by a third in three years puts further pressure on international airlines and travellers
13 May 2026 The Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA) has criticised the Federal Government’s increase to the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) from $70 to $80 announced in the May-26 Federal Budget, warning it will put pressure on international airfares...
