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Australia’s peak airport body has joined calls for security reforms in the wake of the Avalon Airport incident.

It’s also pushing for a full investigation into the breach as acclaim for the hero who tackled the alleged teen gunman continues to grow.

As the swans celebrated Star Jake Lloyd’s 250th milestone game, Barry Clarke was front and centre.

Avalon Airport incident.
Australia’s peak airport body has joined calls for security reforms in the wake of the Avalon Airport incident. (9News)

This was Dean Cox’s moment his first game as coach but it was Clarke who fired up the team.

It’s been a whirlwind 48 hours for the farmer, after he restrained the 17-year-old allegedly armed with multiple firearms and a fake explosive trying to board his jetstar flight on Thursday.

The security breach has raised questions about current regulations, which the state government would like reviewed.

“We’ll be working with the federal government on how we improve safety at all of our airports,” Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins said.

The security breach has raised questions about current regulations, which the state government would like reviewed. (LUIS ENRIQUE ASCUI)

Opposition Leader Brad Battin gave his full support.

“I would support the governments of all levels to work together and if we could be involved in any way, we’d be happy to assist to make sure we can get laws through as soon as possible,” he said.

The Australian Airports Association says while it supports reforms into security protocols, it believes changes shouldn’t be made until after an investigation into this breach is complete.

The Australian Airports Association says while it supports reforms into security protocols, it believes changes shouldn’t be made until after an investigation (LUIS ENRIQUE ASCUI)

“We don’t want to see any knee-jerk reaction here,” Australian Airports Association CEO Simon Westaway said.

“We will take on those learnings and we’ll work with the regulator around these changes, if there are any changes, and what that will look like.”

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