In a major shift towards the environment, the flag carrier has signed a deal with BP to purchase 10 million litres of SAF in 2022 with an option to purchase more.
Race organisers have also said The Lottery Office will be a major sponsor of the event, which sees with 100 competitors fly a total of 3,800 kilometres across three different states.
The airline said the new arrangement, which will begin in April 2022, will triple its reach and unlock loyalty benefits for Velocity Frequent Flyer members.
International arrivals will be asked to present a negative PCR test before their journey and take another test after arrival, while interstate travellers will also require a test.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said the decision had been rubber-stamped over the weekend after consultation with the Prime Minister, National Cabinet and Chief Medical Officer.
The business commissioned a local ornithologist, Neil Hermes, to study the birds and discovered they were protecting three chicks nesting in a tree. Now they’ve fledged, operations in the area have resumed.