# Sydney airport safety incidents 20% above national average amid staffing concerns

https://mins.news/en/item/79656

- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 03:39 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/30/sydney-airport-safety-investigation-plane-incidents-near-collisions-staffing

> The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating staffing gaps as a possible factor in four Sydney airport incidents in July and August. A review found runway incursions and near misses were 20% above the national average, while roster modelling had forecast elevated fatigue risks for air traffic control staff.

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