Aviation Security Incident Reporting - Guidance Material

The Office of Transport Security has developed guidance material to assist you to fulfil your reporting obligations in accordance with the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005. This includes a pocket guide and posters on reporting aviation security incidents and links to the legislation that guides reporting requirements.

Pocket guide on reporting aviation security incidents [PDF: 1098 KB]
This is designed to assist you in the process of reporting responsibilities. It explains the process for reporting security incidents to the OTS and describes the international and national legislative framework that regulates aviation security in Australia.

Aviation incident categories
Please follow the above link for categories, explanations and sub categories of aviation security incidents.

Aviation legislation and regulations
Links to the legislation which includes the legal framework for reporting obligations.

Gazette Notice about how incident reports are to be made [PDF: 27 KB]
This notice published by Andrew Tongue, First Assistance Secretary describes in detail what information is required when reporting all Aviation Security Incidents.

Poster for Witnesses [PDF: 607 KB]
What to do if you witness an aviation security incident.

Poster for Responsible Person [PDF: 596 KB]
What to do if you are required to report an aviation incident to the Department.

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