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.
The National Aviation Policy Statement will provide greater planning and investment certainty for the industry and provide clear commitments for users of aviation services and communities affected by aviation activity.
Public Comment
Issues Paper
An Issues Paper [
PDF: 512 KB] [
RTF: 485 KB] was prepared as a basis for initial consultation and engagement in this process. Over 290 individuals and organisations provided comments on the Issues Paper through this public submission process.
Please visit the Submissions page for further information on the consultation process and also to view publicly available submissions.
Aviation Green Paper
The Green Paper will outline possible policy directions, settings and reforms for the Australian aviation industry and will be released for public comment in the latter half of 2008.
The process of developing a comprehensive aviation policy will be finalised in mid 2009 with the release of an Aviation White Paper.
Key Documents
- Media Release
- Speech
- Issues Paper [PDF: 512 KB] [RTF: 485 KB]
Further information and Contact details
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government is providing administrative support in the development of the Aviation Green and White Papers.
For further information please contact:
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government
GPO Box 594
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: +61 2 6274 6040
Fax: +61 2 6274 6749
Email: aviationstatement@infrastructure.gov.au
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