Snap security review ordered at airports after teen allegedly ‘hijacked’ plane armed with shotgun in Victoria
Tony Burke has ordered a snap security review of regional airports after a teen allegedly hijacked a flight at Victoria’s Avalon Airport armed with a loaded shotgun.
Huge move after plane ‘hijack’ attempt
Police have charged a 17-year-old boy with several offences, including unlawfully taking control of an aircraft, after he ...
Airports told to complete security checks after Avalon incident
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has directed large regional airports to conduct an urgent risk assessment following a ...
Urgent security review ordered for airports across country after Avalon breach
Regional airports across the country, including NSW, have been ordered to undertake rapid security assessments after a ...
Government to review Australian airport security protocols following alleged boarding with weapon
A teenager who allegedly boarded a Jetstar flight armed with a shotgun has triggered a review of security at airports around Australia.
‘A gun, knives and a can of fuel’: Passengers recount terrifying moment when armed teen boarded flight
By the time Jetstar passenger Daniel Defina realised a teenager was trying to board his Sydney-bound flight armed with a ...