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Aviation
International and domestic aviation connects Australians with each other and with the rest of the world. It is also central to the Australian economy.
The Australian Government, through the Department, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by fostering a viable, competitive and safe aviation industry.
The Department advises the Government on the policy and regulatory framework for Australian airports and the aviation industry, manages the administration of the Government’s interests in privatised airports under the Airports Act 1996, and provides policy advice to the Minister on the efficient management of Australian airspace and on aircraft noise and emissions.
Development of a National Aviation Policy Statement
On 16 December 2009, the Government released the National Aviation Policy White Paper providing a framework for Australia’s aviation industry to plan and invest for the long term.
This section provides general information pertinent to the operation of the leased federal airports.
Safeguarding airports and the communities around them
The Department is working with the states, territories and local planning authorities to ensure that development near airports and under flight paths is compatible with the future safe operation and growth of airports.
Legislation administered by the Department, which impacts upon the aviation industry.
New Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports
Information on enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that can be taken through the screening point for people who are flying to and from Australia.
Information about schemes that apply to cargo to be carried on an aircraft from anywhere in Australia.
This section provides information on the National Airspace Policy Statement, the National Airspace System (NAS), the Airspace Policy Act 2007 and other related documents.
Information on the Government’s policies relating to international aviation.
This section contains information on the environmental issues that relate to the aviation industry and the government’s response to those issues.
Information about aviation safety, accident investigation and aviation safety programs.
Information about aviation security and the requirements of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Security Regulations 2005 which came into force in March 2005.
General aviation commonly refers to that part of the aviation industry that engages in activity other than scheduled commercial airline activity.
Australians living in remote and isolated areas rely on a weekly air service for the carriage of passengers and goods, including medicines, fresh food and educational materials. Australia Post uses some of the same air operators to deliver mail under separate contracts.
This section contains information on the Remote Air Service Subsidy (RASS) Scheme, the Adelaide and Sydney Airport Noise Insulation Programs, the Enroute Charges Subsidy Scheme and the Remote Aerodromes Safety Program.
Aviation Access Working Group (AAWG)
The Australian Government recognises the difficulties sometimes experienced by people with disabilities in accessing air travel.
Release of Proposed Air Traffic Management Services Criteria
The Department has released a consultation paper outlining proposed criteria to help determine when new, modified or alternate air traffic management services and facilities are required. Comments should be provided by COB Friday 29 April.
Air Traffic Management (ATM) Future Policy Directions Paper
The Department has released for comment the ATM Future Policy Directions Paper to help guide government agencies and industry in future ATM planning and investment. Comments should be provided to the Department by COB 16 September 2011.
Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Review
Infrastructure portfolio agencies completed a Review in May 2011 of Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capability and other options, for completing Approach with Vertical Guidance (APV) coverage in Australia.
List of the Department’s aviation related publications.
