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International and domestic aviation connects Australians with each other and with the rest of the world. Aviation is central to our economy and the work you undertake will help to foster a viable, competitive and safe aviation industry.
Priorities include:
- Delivery of the airspace design for the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) airport.
- Implementing the Aviation White Paper and its 56 initiatives to guide the next generation of growth and innovation in the aviation sector.
- Supporting the establishment of the Aviation Industry Ombuds Scheme including the delivery of an Aviation Customer Rights Charter.
- Providing international aviation policy advice, negotiating international air service agreements, overseeing Australia’s Permanent Mission to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and coordinating international aviation programs.
- Developing and implementing policy and programs for emerging aviation technologies, including drones and advanced air mobility.
- Delivering programs which support connectivity to regional and remote Australian communities, and enhance the safety and accessibility of airports and aerodromes.
- Providing policy and regulatory advice on the 21 operational federally leased airports across Australia.
If you'd like to find out more about this portfolio area, visit our Aviation section.
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