The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has confirmed that it will work with Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson to develop an aviation reform policy for her One Nation Party.
In a statement released today, AOPA CEO Ben Morgan said the association was prepared to work with all political parties when it comes to reform for general aviation.
"[AOPA] welcomes interest from all sides of politics with regard to the important issue of general aviation reform, understanding how important it is for the country’s political leaders to have a clear and concise understanding of the challenges facing our industry," Morgan said.
"[AOPA] confirms that it will work with Queensland Senator, Ms Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party and all other sides of politics to develop a general aviation reform policy framework that can serve to arrest the serious decline of the general aviation industry."
Earlier today, aviation activist Dick Smith said he also would back Senator Hanson's forthcoming policy on general aviation, telling The Australian he expected Hanson to ride a "Trump-like wave of support".
Hanson, a divisive voice in Australian politics since 1997, was elected to the Senate at last July's federal election along with three other members of her One Nation party.