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 of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, 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.
For detailed information on the work of the Department use the following links:
Development of a National Aviation Policy Statement
The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, announced on 10 April 2008 the Australian Government's commitment to the development of a National Aviation Policy Statement.
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.
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Legislation administered by the Department, which impacts upon the aviation industry.
- This section provides information on the National Airspace Policy Statement, the National Airspace System (NAS), the Airspace Policy Act 2007 and other related documents.
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This section provides general information pertinent to the operation of the leased federal airports.
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Information on the Government's policies relating to international aviation.
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This section contains information on the environmental issues that relate to the aviation industry and the government's response to those issues.
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Information about aviation safety, accident investigation and aviation safety programs.
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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.
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General aviation commonly refers to that part of the aviation industry that engages in activity other than scheduled commercial airline activity.
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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.
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List of the Department's aviation related publications.