Ms Lynne Embleton:

The discussions with Emerald are progressing well. As the Senator is aware, we have stepped in to operate the majority of the Stobart routes until at least the end of August.

These routes are what we would call thin routes. They are smaller markets best suited to smaller aircraft. The long-term viability or suitability of these routes is for an operator of regional aircraft. That is why we are in dialogue with Emerald. Those discussions are progressing well. They are not yet concluded.