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Aviation Transport Security Legislation
The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (the Act) and Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 (Regulations) came into force in Australia on 10 March 2005. These new laws may change the way you work and how you operate your aviation business.
Under these laws anyone who operates within the aviation industry is responsible for helping to maintain Australia 's excellent reputation as one of the most secure places in the world.
What information is available from this site?
This site will help you to identify how the Act and Regulations may impact on you and your business. It includes access to the following information:
| Overview | The Overview is a guide to the legislation. It is for general purposes only and should be read in conjunction with the Act and Regulations. |
| Legislation |
Current version of the Act is provided by Comlaw, including
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| Regulations | Current version of the Regulations is provided by Comlaw, including some links to further information in the Act. |
| Resources |
See our Aviation Security Resources and Guidance page for more information and downloads:
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Links to other pages:
- Aviation Security Resources & Guidance
- Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
- Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
- Aviation Security home
- Aviation Security Identification Cards
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