Temporary Licence Application Variations published in January 2026.

Published 30 January 2026

Temporary Licence Applications and Variations received in 2026.

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Site Investigation

• Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (with Senversa)is the contaminated land specialist leading the Program Investigation at Tamworth Airport.
• Procurement of an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The Program investigation at Tamworth Airport commenced in October 2025.
• The investigation will address potential sources of PFAS at the airport, as well as potential migration pathways to receptors both on- and off- airport.

Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Sydney Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation is examining potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department is consulting with Airservices Australia and Sydney Airport Corporation Limited to understand works already underway and to avoid duplication, where possible.

Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Mackay Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department is consulting with Airservices Australia to understand the scope of works currently underway and to avoid duplication, where possible.

Site Investigation

• Environmental Resources Management Australia Pty Ltd (ERM) is the contaminated land specialist leading the Program Investigation at Karratha Airport.
• Procurement of an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The Program investigation at Karratha Airport commenced on 7 May 2025.
• The investigation will address potential sources of PFAS at the airport, as well as potential migration pathways to receptors both on- and off- airport.

Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Devonport Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department will engage with relevant state agencies to support the review of key investigation reports and plans.

Site Investigation

• Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (with Senversa) is the contaminated land specialist leading the Program Investigation Darwin Airport.
• Procurement of an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The Program investigation at Darwin Airport commenced on 13 June 2025.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the civilian airport, as well as potential migration pathways to receptors both on- and off- the airport site.

Site Investigation

• Procurement of a contaminated land specialist and an accredited site auditor is currently underway.
• The investigation at Cairns Airport is expected to commence in early 2026.
• The investigation will examine potential sources of PFAS contamination at the airport, as well as possible migration pathways to receptors both on and off the airport site.
• The Department is consulting with Airservices Australia to understand the scope of works currently underway and to avoid duplication, where possible.