Aviation security is designed to safeguard Australia's civil aviation operations against "acts of unlawful interference". Both the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government are responsible for the development and implementation of a national framework of consistent aviation security measures. Domestic Checked Baggage Screening Effective 1 December 2007, Checked Baggage Screening (CBS) by hand held explosive trace detection equipment will be implemented at Australian regional airports receiving regular jet air services. Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports On the 31 March 2007, the Australian Government introduced 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. Aviation Security Fact Sheets Links to fact sheets, guidance and training material for Aviation Security. Aviation Security Incident Reporting The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 require all aviation industry participants and their employees to formally report to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government all known threats and incidents of unlawful interference with aviation. The Department can be notified of an incident using the Aviation Security Incident Report form. Information and guidance material to assist industry participants with the reporting of aviation security incidents is also available. Aviation Security Operations Branch Aviation security is designed to safeguard Australia's civil aviation operations against "acts of unlawful interference". Follow the above link for further details. Aviation Security Training Framework This section contains information on The Aviation Security Training Framework (ASTF) project which is an initiative in response to Recommendation 15 of the Wheeler Review. The ASTF will outline security-specific competencies for defined work roles that have a security responsibility within a security controlled airport environment. The outcomes of this project complement the work being done by Attorney-General's Department in relation to uniform national standards for the security industry. Aviation Security Identification Cards New aviation security laws came into force in Australia on 10 March 2005. For details on who must wear an ASIC, what sort of ASIC you need, follow the above link. Enhanced Security Package The department is undertaking a number of initiatives to enhance aviation security in Australia. Follow the link above for further information. Regional Aviation - Fact Sheets Securing our Regional Skies is a $48 million package of new aviation security measures that build on measures put in place by the Australian Government over the last two years. Follow the above link for a list of related fact sheets. Airport Operators Contains updated Guide to Preparing TSPs for Airport Operators and the Guide to Submitting TSPs Aircraft & Airline Operators Contains updated Guide to Preparing TSPs for Prescribed Air Services and the Guide to Submitting TSPs Aviation Transport Security Legislation This site will help you to identify how the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Regulations may impact on you and your business. |
