A funding agreement is now in place for the Australian Government’s $55 million election commitment towards upgrading international terminal facilities at Newcastle Airport.

The funding will support construction of an upgraded international terminal to increase the capacity, efficiency and effectiveness of international passenger and border processing at Newcastle Airport.

This will bolster air transport links and connectivity opportunities for the Hunter.

Transforming Newcastle Airport into an international gateway will generate significant economic benefits for local and regional tourism and trade sectors.

The terminal works at Newcastle Airport are scheduled for completion in 2024.

Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese:

"My Government wants to see regional centres like Newcastle grow and prosper into the future."

"We are ensuring that every dollar that is invested has lasting benefits for the Hunter region."

"We understand how important tourism is to the Hunter. And these upgrades will connect the region, and its incredible products, to the rest of the world."

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King:

"Making Newcastle Airport an international gateway will unlock greater opportunities for local tourism while better connecting residents to the world."

"The project will also support significant employment and economic stimulus during and after construction, providing even more of a boost for the Hunter."

Quotes attributable to the Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson:

"We are getting on with the job of delivering on our $55 million election commitment to contribute to the upgrade of international terminal facilities at Newcastle Airport."

"The upgraded international terminal will be transformational for the whole Hunter region – for the aviation sector, for local tourism and for communities."