Australia's Federal Opposition has announced its objection to relaxing Sydney Airport's curfew, according to Australian media reports.
As part of a submission to a national aviation white paper, the country's largest international carrier Qantas has asked the Federal Government to consider relaxing the 11pm to 6am curfew.
But the Liberal member for Cook, Scott Morrison, said the curfew provides peace of mind for the many people who live under the flight paths.
"The curfew and cap are totally uncompromisable from the point-of-view of the Liberal party," Morrison told ABC news.
In 2006-7, 31m passengers passed through Sydney Airport terminals.
The airport is situated eight kilometres from the city's centre, and has been subject to the 11pm to 6am curfew for more than 40 years.
By Staff Writer
