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Half price flights begin as Scott Morrison faces furore over whether discounted tickets are political points – 7NEWS.com.au
The government’s $1.2 billion tourism boost has been met with harsh criticism – as plans are made to expand the list of destinations.
Peter Dutton has pushed back against widespread criticism of the federal governments tourism package that see half-price flights to more than a dozen regional tourism destinations.
Airlines have welcomed half-price flights in the $1.2 billion plan but almost all other stakeholders have panned the stimulus scheme.
The subsidised airfares are only available on about 15 select routes, leaving many hard-hit regions reeling.
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