The revelation came despite them losing a Federal Court case on Friday to gain access to secret details of Bain’s ‘winning’ proposal.
The announcements came on the day Melbourne endured its first day of re-imposed lockdown following an apparent ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases.
Gareth Evans told reporters on Tuesday morning, “There was not a NSW Health official in the aerobridge. They should have been.”
The facility in Narromine, near Dubbo, will test of AMSL Aero’s new vehicle, which is driverless, can carry six people and fly at speeds of up to 300km an hour.
The PM’s backing came on a day of drama that saw the NSW-Victoria border shut; and Jetstar passengers from Melbourne were let into Sydney without screening
The new comments come after Qantas decided to take on Rex for the popular service, which Rex branded “anti-competitive” behaviour.