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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Joe Hinchliffe

Anti-aircraft noise campaigners to target shareholders in bid for Brisbane airport curfew

A view of the underside of a plane as it flights beneath a blue and cloudy sky
Brisbane campaigners are exploring legal options and shareholder activism to get action faster on their aircraft noise concerns. Photograph: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Anti-aircraft noise campaigners say they will target investors in Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) as they threaten to ramp up efforts to force a curfew and cap on flights over the city.

Aircraft noise was the defining local issue at the federal election for many who live under flight paths that emerged when the Brisbane airport opened its second runway in mid-2020, playing a role in the election of Greens MPs in three inner-city seats.

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