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Strengthening Aviation Security Initiative
On 9 February 2010, the Australian Government announced the Strengthening Aviation Security Initiative; a comprehensive package of measures to strengthen Australia’s international and domestic aviation security regime against emerging threats. Over four years, the Government will invest $200 million on new and improved security technologies, increased policing at airports, enhanced security procedures, as well as strengthened international cooperation.
Measures set out in the Strengthening Aviation Security Initiative will be implemented through funding administered by the Program Assessment and Subsidy Payment Office under the Optimal Technologies Program, the Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Program and the Securing the Supply Chain Program.
Optimal Technologies Program
The Optimal Technologies Program is to assist the aviation industry to introduce a range of optimal screening technologies at international passenger screening points.
The Optimal Technologies Program is limited to funding optimal screening technologies at international passenger screening points at the eight international gateway airports (Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney).
The Department is currently accepting applications under the Optimal Technologies Program in line with the guidelines published below:
Optimal Technologies Body Scanner
Guidelines for the provision of funding to assist with the acquisition of body scanners at international transit and transfer screening lanes.
- Optimal Technologies Body Scanner Guidelines [
PDF: 517 KB] - Optimal Technologies Body Scanner Application Form [PDF: 476 KB] [
DOC: 238 KB] - Optimal Technologies Body Scanner Application Instructions [PDF: 365 KB]
- Optimal Technologies Body Scanner Application FAQ [PDF: 304 KB]
Optimal Technologies Multi-View X-Ray and Bottled Liquid Scanner
Guidelines for the provision of funding to assist with the acquisition of next generation multi-view x-ray and bottled liquid scanner equipment at international transit and transfer screening lanes.
- Optimal Technologies Multi-View X-ray and Bottled Liquid Scanner phase one guidelines [PDF: 121 KB]
Optimal Technologies Explosive Trace Detection Equipment—International
Guidelines for the provision of funding to assist with the acquisition of additional ETD equipment at international passenger screening points at the eight gateway airports to bring the allocation up to one ETD unit per screening lane.
- Optimal Technologies Explosive Trace Detection Equipment guidelines [PDF: 147 KB]
- Optimal Technologies Explosive Trace Detection Equipment funding agreement [PDF: 65 KB]
Application Assistance for Optimal Technologies
- General FAQ [DOC: 87 KB] [PDF: 317 KB]
- Application Instructions [DOC: 78 KB] [PDF: 322 KB]
- Grant Application Form [DOC: 110 KB] [PDF: 416 KB]
Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Program
The Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Program is to assist the aviation industry to introduce a range of security measures at regional and domestic passenger screening points.
The Department is currently accepting applications under the Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Program in line with the guidelines published below:
Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Explosive Trace Detection Program
Guidelines for the provision of funding to assist with increasing the number of passengers who will be subject to explosive trace detection (ETD) at Australia’s domestic airports and terminals.- Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Explosive Trace Detection guidelines [PDF: 151 KB]
- Regional and Domestic Aviation Security Explosive Trace Detection funding agreement [PDF: 66 KB]
Airport Security Classification System
On 10 December 2011 amendments to the Aviation Transport Security Regulations allowing for the classification of airports commenced. These amendments allow the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Transport to allocate each security controlled airport into a category for the purpose of specifying requirements for the security screening of passengers, personal effects and checked baggage.
The airport classification system will provide cost effective support to the extension of security screening for aircraft between 20,000 and 30,000 kg maximum takeoff weight from 1 July 2012. Existing screening requirements remain for aircraft 30,000 kg and greater.
- Extract of the categories within the amended Regulations [PDF: 47 KB]
- Table outlining each gazetted airport and their classification [PDF: 327 KB]
Regional and Domestic Aviation Security New Entrant Regional Airport Program
Guidelines for the provision of funding assistance support the purchase of basic screening equipment at regional airports that will need to develop a screening capability to meet regulatory changes for aircraft operating regular public transport (RPT) and open charter services with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) greater than 20,000 kilograms from 1 July 2012.
- Regional and Domestic Aviation Security New Entrant Regional Airport Program
[PDF: 300 KB]
Securing the Supply Chain Program
The Australian Government is expanding the air cargo security framework to extend security measures to all aspects of the export air cargo supply chain. The ‘Securing the Supply Chain’ program will include introduction of an enhanced air cargo examination capability and the development of a Regulated Shipper Scheme.
For businesses operating within this environment these changes may result in both future business opportunities and regulatory obligations. Under the new framework, cargo can be ‘secured’ for transport aboard an aircraft either by originating from a trusted source (a Regulated Shipper) or through being examined using approved technology and procedures.
More information about the new air cargo security framework and industry consultation opportunities can be found on the Securing the Air Cargo Supply Chain Framework page.
Further Information
Contact
Enquiries regarding the Strengthening Aviation Security Initiative can be sent to the Program Assessment and Subsidy Payment Office paspo@infrastructure.gov.au.
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