Did staff shortages cause this near-miss at Australias busiest airport? | 7.30 @ABCNewsIndepth
Did staff shortages cause this near-miss at Australias busiest airport? | 7.30  @ABCNewsIndepth
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Authorities are demanding answers from the body responsible for managing air traffic after another near-miss involving two planes at Sydney Airport.

There have also been flight disruptions and delays because of staff shortages. Fiona Willan reports.

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