What’s next for the travel industry after the election? The Australian Travel Industry Association says ATIA members are in a strong position to continue advocating for measures to maintain momentum in the sector after a robust advocacy campaign leading up to the 2025 Federal Election.
ATIA actively engaged candidates from all sides of politics on key issues affecting the travel industry during the campaign and will continue to strongly advocate for members when the new parliament begins sitting.
Advocacy priorities centre on fairness and include avoiding unnecessary red tape, ensuring fair payments, increasing airline competition and reversing training funding cuts.
It is also pushing for a public awareness campaign highlighting the safety and consumer benefits of booking with an accredited, Australian-based travel advisor.
ATIA CEO Dean Long said: “Advocacy is about more than politics. It is about shaping the conversation to ensure the needs and concerns of our members heard and considered at the tables of power when important decisions are being made.”
“We thank members who contacted their local political candidates during the election campaign.
“We now move into the next stage of the political cycle and we will be working with members to build on the success to date as we cement existing relationships and build new ones with key players.
“In addition to our direct engagement with ministers and shadow ministers, the most powerful asset we have are the voices of our members in each electorate.
“There are multiple challenges, and opportunities, for us with this parliament and our focus is on making sure the value of travel and of supporting accredited travel businesses is widely understood.”
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