LLEW CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF FLIGHT PATH COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP, is calling on the Australian Government and Airservices Australia to expand and extend the community consultation process for the Sunshine Coast Airport New Runway Post Implementation Review (PIR) Recommendations Implementation Project.

“I have been contacted by a number of residents from Marcus Beach, North Peregian Beach, Tinbeerwah, and Cooroy, who have serious concerns about the way the community consultation process has been managed,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Many residents living under or near the Sunshine Coast Airport flight paths were not aware of the review, and it’s important that their voices are heard.

“In 2020 the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman was critical of Airservices Australia and the way it conducted community consultation on proposed flight paths for the Sunshine Coast Airport, so it’s important for the community to have confidence in the process and that everyone is given the opportunity to contribute to the review.

“The community consultation period closed last Sunday 11 January 2026, but because many residents were unaware that the review was taking place, and that it took place over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, they have been denied the opportunity to have their say,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I have written to both the Minister for Transport and Airservices Australia outlining the concerns that the community has conveyed to me and I have requested that the consultation period be extended to make it possible for more impacted residents to fully participate in the consultation process.”