Flight paths set without consideration of affected communities

News.com.au - 20/09
Flight paths in Australia have been designed without proper consultation with the communities that will be affected by aircraft noise, a senate inquiry has been told.

Flight paths in Australia have been designed without proper consultation with the communities that will be affected by aircraft noise, a senate inquiry has been told.

The Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport is investigating the impact and mitigation of aircraft noise in capital cities and regional towns across Australia.

The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman (ANO) Kieran Pehm gave evidence to the inquiry, being chaired by Senators Glenn Sterle and Matthew Canavan.

Senate Standing Committee on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport deputy chair Senator Matt Canavan is investigating the impact and mitigation of aircraft noise in capital cities and regional towns across Australia. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman
Aircraft Noise Ombudsman Kieran Pehm told a senate inquiry residents in Hobart did not find out about new flight paths until the planes were in the sky. Picture: NewsWi...
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