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Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) is the peak industry group for the Australian tourism, transport and aviation sectors. A national, member-funded CEO forum TTF advocates the public policy interests of leading corporations and institutions in these sectors. Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF), originally the Tourism Task Force, was established as a not-for-profit company in 1989 to provide a strong voice for the tourism and aviation sectors in the wake of Australia’s devastating pilots’ strike that year, and to address a number of major issues impacting the industry at that time including a reduction of the Australian Tourist Commission budget, the investment malaise affecting hotel ownership and the political inertia governing the development of Sydney Airport’s third runway. Under the chairmanship of former federal Tourism Minister, the Hon John Brown AO, and with the support of TTF’s first CEO Susan Hunt, TTF immediately bolstered the industry’s fortunes by securing funding of $23 million from the Hawke government for a campaign to boost domestic tourism after the pilots’ strike. Over the following years, TTF built on its early successes and secured its position as the country’s peak advocacy group for the tourism, aviation, transport and investment sectors. In 2002, John Brown retired from TTF and was succeeded by Australia’s most distinguished business leader in airline and travel distribution, Leslie Cassar AM. TTF’s charter was expanded to better embrace aviation and transport. The following year, TTF rebranded and became the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia to reflect this new direction. Former NSW Minister for Tourism & Roads, Transport and the Sydney Olympics Bid, the Hon Bruce Baird AM, took over the chairmanship between 2008 and 2014. Mr Baird was succeeded by Katie Lahey AM. In 2018 the former Managing Director of Tourism Australia Andrew McEvoy was appointed Chairman and he concluded the role in February 2020. From March 2020, the Hon Bruce Baird AM has returned to TTF as Chairman. Source

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TTF WELCOMES OPENING DATE FOR SYDNEY’S NEWEST GATEWAY

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By Ebony Stanmore
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The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement that Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) will open to passenger services on 25 October 2026. The announcement confirmed the official opening date for Sydney’s second international airport, alongside the commencement of freight operations from July 2026 and unveiled that the first scheduled passenger services will be operated by Jetstar.
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AUSSIES HIT THE ROAD TO BUST THE WINTER BLUES

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By Olivia Leeming
| Tourism & Transport Forum
As Australians prepare for the June long weekend and the start of the ski season, travellers are being urged to book that winter trip and support regional communities across the country. The tourism sector is encouraging Australians to plan a winter getaway and enjoy time with loved ones, following new research showing nearly a quarter (23%) of Australians have cancelled or postponed their winter travel plans due to fuel concerns.
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TIME FOR GOVERNMENTS TO STOP TREATING TOURISM LIKE A FLUFFY 'NICE TO HAVE': TTF CEO MARGY OSMOND

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By Olivia Leeming
| Tourism & Transport Forum
The Federal Government’s announcement last week to raise the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) came as a devastating blow to the tourism industry, says Tourism & Transport Forum CEO Margy Osmond. But what will happen next is even more important. Firstly, let’s stop calling it the PMC, because most Australians don’t really know what that is. This is a holiday tax and a business tax. A tax on Australians travelling overseas and on international visitors choosing to come here. And now it’s going up again.
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NSW RENEWABLE FUEL EXPANSION PAVES THE WAY FOR MORE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FUTURE

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By Olivia Leeming
| Tourism & Transport Forum
The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) welcomes the NSW Government’s announcement that the Renewable Fuel Scheme (the Scheme) will be expanded to include low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs), describing the move as an important step toward a more sustainable and competitive visitor economy. The expansion recognises the role of LCLFs in strengthening fuel security and reducing emissions in sectors that are typically more difficult to decarbonise, such as aviation.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY OUTRAGED BY SURPRISE TAX HIKE ON AUSTRALIANS HOLIDAYING OVERSEAS

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By Olivia Leeming
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The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has warned that Aussie travellers heading overseas and international visitors will be forced to pay more, following the Federal Government’s decision to blindside the tourism industry with an increase to the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) in tonight’s Federal Budget.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY WELCOMES FUEL SECURITY PACKAGE TO SUPPORT TRAVEL CONFIDENCE & CONNECTIVITY

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By Olivia Leeming
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The tourism sector has welcomed the Federal Government’s fuel security measures announced today, which will help restore confidence for travellers planning trips across the country. Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) Australia CEO Margy Osmond said the package unveiled ahead of next week’s Budget to increase Australia’s diesel and jet fuel reserves would play an important role in supporting the entire visitor economy, but noted the benefits would take time to flow through.
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FORGET FLOWERS! MOTHERS WANT TRAVEL THIS MOTHER’S DAY

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By Olivia Leeming
| Tourism & Transport Forum
From the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays, Queensland destinations dominate mums’ travel wish lists this Mother’s Day, as new research highlights a growing shift towards experience-based gifting. The countdown to Mother’s Day is on, and new research from the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) shows that most Aussie mums (and mother figures) would prefer the gift of a weekend away, rather than a traditional present.
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GETTING THE DRIVE BACK INTO AUSSIE TOURISM

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By Ebony Stanmore
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Australia needs a single info platform showing fuel prices and availability to encourage mums, dads and families back on the great Aussie road trip holiday. The Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF), Accommodation Australia (AA) and the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) are calling urgently for the development of a national fuel information platform in the wake of ongoing fuel uncertainty.
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BUSINESS LEADERS CALL FOR 25% RED TAPE REDUCTION AMID RISING COSTS

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By Olivia Leeming
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Nearly 30 groups representing small, medium and large businesses, and universities, that employ millions of Australians, are calling on all governments to cut regulatory costs by 25 per cent to help consumers and businesses amid surging costs caused by the Middle East war.
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TOURISM INDUSTRY PRAISES FUEL RELIEF AHEAD OF EASTER BREAK BUT AVIATION SUPPORT STILL NEEDED

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By Olivia Leeming
| Tourism & Transport Forum
The tourism sector has welcomed the Australian Government’s fuel support measures announced today, which will encourage more Australians to go ahead with their travel plans this Easter long weekend and beyond.
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