Simon Westaway
Simon Westaway is the chief executive of the Australian Airports Association, representing the interests of airports nationwide and advocating for urgent improvements to address the SmartGates system's inadequacies.
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Australian Airports Association chief Simon Westaway said: 'We would like the ombuds to be able to monitor Airservices so that if air services operations are contributing to customer impact, then it’s monitored and it’s called out, certainly in the data.'
Air traffic controller shortages trigger calls for government monitoring
Australia· 2026-01-31
Simon Westaway is the chief executive of the Australian Airports Association who warned about Australia falling behind in border facilities.
Border Force inundated with complaints about the SmartGate systemAustralia· 2025-05-10
Simon Westaway said regional Australia also stands to benefit through improved inbound tourism connections.
Cheaper airfares on cards as Virgin-Qatar deal gets the nodAustralia· 2025-02-27
Simon Westaway highlighted the need to rectify problems with the SmartGates system before passenger numbers return to record highs.
SmartGates cause delays at Australian airportsAustralia· 2025-02-09
