International airports

International airports are airports designated by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport as international airports in accordance with section 9 of the Air Navigation Act 1920. View the list of current designated international airports in Australia.

Temporary Licence Applications and Variations

Received

February 2019

Supporting Australian maritime

The department consults with industry on a range of policy measures including amendments to liability and insurance standards for the maritime industry, and tax incentive operations for Australian corporations with eligible Australian registered vessels. In addition the department provides operations to uphold its commitment to continuing a vibrant and efficient maritime industry through the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012.

Cape Town Convention

The 2001 Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the associated Protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment (together known as the ‘Cape Town Convention’) facilitate the financing of aircraft by:

Air Carriers' liability and insurance

Australia's carriers' liability and insurance arrangements are outlined in the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959 (the CACL Act).

The CACL Act gives the force of law to a number of passenger liability frameworks, including those arising under international conventions including the 'Warsaw System' and the Montreal Convention.

Information for travellers

Smart traveller

All overseas travellers are encouraged to visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade smart traveller website.

Smart traveller allows you to register your details so you can be contacted in the event of an emergency. It also allows you to access the most up to date travel advisory information.

The 2023 ICAO focused safety audit and assessment

In February 2024 ICAO completed its final report following a focussed aviation safety audit held in September 2023. The report reaffirmed that Australia has an effective aviation safety oversight system.

International aviation

International aviation is a key driver of Australia's economy, supporting the growth of tourism, business and trade.

These pages will help you understand Australia's international aviation policy, and the environment in which international air services operates.

JACC media

Matters relating to the search for MH370 and the investigation are the responsibility of the Malaysian Government and questions should be referred to them in the first instance.

www.mh370.gov.my/en/
Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia
No. 27, Persiaran Perdana,
Presint 4, Putrajaya Malaysia
Email: MH370_QA@dca.gov.my

Timeline of significant actions—Search for missing airline MH370

2014

  • 8 March 2014: Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from air traffic control radar
  • 8 March 2014: Surface search and rescue commenced focused on the South China Sea and the Straits of Malacca
  • 15 March 2014: Malaysia received combined satellite intelligence (Inmarsat) indicating a flight path across the southern Indian Ocean
  • 17 March 2014: following Malaysia’s request for Australia to lead the search, Australia assumed responsibility for search and rescue in southern Indian Ocean
  • 24 March 2014: Malaysia announced chang
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