Catherine King

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government

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Office: Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Born: June 2, 1966, Melbourne

Party: Australian Labor Party

Education: Australian National University, Emmaus College, Melbourne

Previous offices: Minister for Infrastructure and Transport

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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Western Sydney International Airport opens to passengers after 40-year wait

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Attended the opening and said the first international flight would leave for Auckland the next day

Western Sydney International Airport opened to passengers on October 25, with Jetstar flight JQ362 to the Gold Coast. Air New Zealand flew the first international service the next day and now runs three return flights a week to Auckland.

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