The Labor government has approved Melbourne Airport’s third runway - ignoring community concerns, health risks, and the climate crisis.
Every day, thousands of people in Melbourne already suffer from aircraft noise, air pollution, and sleep disturbances. A third runway will make it worse, forcing more families, schools, and childcare centres under relentless flight paths.
Why We Must Stop the Third Runway
- Excessive Noise & Health Risks: An independent health study found that noise from the runway will exceed the World Health Organisation guidelines, impacting nearly 6,000 homes, 13 schools, and multiple childcare centres. Potentially causing chronic sleep disruption, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.
- More Flights = More Pollution: In the midst of a climate emergency, the Labor government should slash emissions and support sustainable transport, not greenlight projects that will increase mega-polluting air travel.
- Profits Over People: This isn’t about public need - it’s about Melbourne Airport’s bottom line. The Labor government is handing over our air, land, and health to corporate interests. While they profit, we suffer.
The Greens are fighting back, winning a Senate Inquiry into aircraft noise and pushing for real solutions like sustainable transport and better urban planning.
We don’t want this third runway - or the fourth one Melbourne Airport is already planning.
Sign now to demand clean air, quiet skies, and no third runway!