You definitely have a point - part of the issue is the difference in airport charges for international vs domestic. Sydney Airport charges airlines (excluding costs for additional security screening for international flights which is a seperate charge) $5.36 for domestic vs $44.67 for internation...

Hi everyone,Australia is the most heavily taxed jurisdiction for short-haul international travel. I set up this petition after seeing the cost breakdown of flights across the Tasman. Airport charges and government taxes often amount to over 50%, and sometimes over 80% of the overall ticket price,...