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$6B Western Sydney Airport Opens, Adding Sydney’s Second Hub

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 2:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the $6 billion Western Sydney International Airport opening to boost competition.
Federal funding covered the entire construction, giving Sydney two competing airports for the first time in Australia.
Jetstar’s Sydney-Brisbane fare is $116 at the new airport versus $138 at Kingsford Smith.
Kevin Stanley reported 5.5 million sqm industrial space with $24 billion private and $22 billion public investment around the airport.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the $6 billion Western Sydney International Airport opening to boost competition.
Federal funding covered the entire construction, giving Sydney two competing airports for the first time in Australia.
Jetstar’s Sydney-Brisbane fare is $116 at the new airport versus $138 at Kingsford Smith.
Kevin Stanley reported 5.5 million sqm industrial space with $24 billion private and $22 billion public investment around the airport.