More fed support

MEMBER of the Australian Parliament for Kingsford Smith Matt Thistlethwaite has savaged Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s decision to end support for the travel industry.

Speaking in the House of Representatives yesterday, Thistlethwaite said until international travel normalises next year, an ongoing financial lifeline is critical to the 30,000 Australians working in travel and 3,000 travel agencies and businesses who employ them.

“Australia’s travel agents and businesses need ongoing support, including round three funds from the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program,” he said.

“The government must release those round three funds.”