Canberra becomes international airport
AAP
Canberra airport is ready to go international with overseas flights set to start from next week.
Federal Transport Minister Darren Chester on Friday unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of a new terminal equipped with state-of-the-art passport control facilities, duty-free shopping and a passenger lounge.
The first international passengers will arrive at the new terminal from Wellington in New Zealand and Singapore next Wednesday.
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