Development of a National Aviation Policy Statement
The Australian Government is developing an Aviation White Paper to guide the aviation industry's growth over the next decade and beyond.
The Government's aim is to give industry the certainty and incentive to plan and invest for the long term, to maintain and improve our excellent aviation safety record, and to give clear commitments to travellers and airport users, and the communities affected by aviation activity.
Aviation Green Paper - Flight Path to the Future - December 2008
On 2 December 2008, the Government released an Aviation Green Paper which describes the initiatives and policy settings the Government is proposing to enable a vibrant and prosperous aviation industry; one that delivers the highest standards of safety and security, competitive aviation markets and services, investment in infrastructure and environmental responsibility. Full Text
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Submissions on the Aviation Green Paper
The submission period for responding to the Aviation Green Paper closed on 27 February 2009 with over 230 submissions received. The Department is in the process of reviewing these submissions in formulating the Aviation White Paper. Please visit the Submissions page for further information.
Progress on initiatives
The Government is currently advancing a number of initiatives outlined in the Green Paper. Please visit the Progress on initiatives page for further information on these processes.
The process to develop a National Aviation Policy Statement
The Aviation Green Paper is the second of three steps in the development of Australia's first ever comprehensive national aviation policy. The process began with the release of an Issues Paper in April 2008. Please visit the Issues Paper page to view the Issues Paper, key documents and submissions.
The process of developing a comprehensive aviation policy will be finalised in the latter half of 2009 with the release of an Aviation White Paper.
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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