The comments will be seen by many as a criticism of Premier Andrews approach, given they were released on the final day of the Melbourne’s third shutdown.
A key workshop involving more than 100 members from Defence has advised that military personnel need to be taught AI skills.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews appeared to confirm that one of the two airports would definitely host a new Howard Springs-style quarantine facility.
The union said aviation workers are “desperate for a signal” from the government that it will extend JobKeeper payments for the industry.
Pacific Aerospace, which employs 100 people in Hamilton on the North Island, manufactures aircraft popular for skydiving and the aerial application of fertiliser.
The new deal allows the two airlines to collaborate on flights between China and Australia until March 2023.