even if operated by VARA, if Alliance can get their F50's under 20 tonnes, then surely VARA can as well.
From media reports, it sounds like VARA & Alliance FIFO ops are effectively becoming one.
The Alliance aircraft doing a few ADL/WGT/ADL flights are flying in & out of WGT without security.
If security was required, the whole idea probably would have been shelved, due to the massive costs per passenger for 2 only return flights.