At the 1996 election, then Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced that he would explore the option of a second airport at Holsworthy, but that option was rejected in 1998 and Badgerys Creek was confirmed as the preferred site in 1999.
Pada pemilihan 1996, Perdana Menteri Australia John Howard mengumumkan bahwa ia akan mempertimbangkan pilihan bandara kedua di Holsworthy, kemudian menolaknya tahun 1998 dan menerima Badgerys Creek sebagai tempat yang dipilih tahun 1999.