Aviation

International and domestic aviation connects Australians with each other and with the rest of the world. It is also central to the Australian economy.

The Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, contributes to the prosperity of the economy and the wellbeing of all Australians by fostering a viable, competitive and safe aviation industry.

The Department advises the Government on the policy and regulatory framework for Australian airports and the aviation industry, manages the administration of the Government's interests in privatised airports under the Airports Act 1996, and provides policy advice to the Minister on the efficient management of Australian airspace and on aircraft noise and emissions.

• Development of a National Aviation Policy Statement

  On 16 December 2009, the Government released the National Aviation Policy White Paper providing a framework for Australia's aviation industry to plan and invest for the long term.

• New Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports

  Information on enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols, and gels that can be taken through the screening point for people who are flying to and from Australia.

• Aviation Legislation

  Legislation administered by the Department, which impacts upon the aviation industry.

• Australian Airspace Policy

  This section provides information on the National Airspace Policy Statement, the National Airspace System (NAS), the Airspace Policy Act 2007 and other related documents.

• Airports

  This section provides general information pertinent to the operation of the leased federal airports.

• Air Cargo

  Information about schemes that apply to cargo to be carried on an aircraft from anywhere in Australia.

• International Aviation

  Information on the Government's policies relating to international aviation.

• Environmental Issues

  This section contains information on the environmental issues that relate to the aviation industry and the government's response to those issues.

• Aviation Safety

  Information about aviation safety, accident investigation and aviation safety programs.

• Aviation Security

  Information about aviation security and the requirements of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and Aviation Security Regulations 2005 which came into force in March 2005.

• General Aviation

  General aviation commonly refers to that part of the aviation industry that engages in activity other than scheduled commercial airline activity.

• Aviation Transport Programs

  This section contains information on the Remote Air Service Subsidy (RASS) Scheme, the Adelaide and Sydney Airport Noise Insulation Programs, the Enroute Charges Subsidy Scheme and the Remote Aerodromes Safety Program.

• Aviation Access Working Group (AAWG)

  The Australian Government recognises the difficulties sometimes experienced by people with disabilities in accessing air travel.

• Aviation Publications

  List of the Department's aviation related publications.

• Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS)

  The Department has released a policy paper that clarifies the scope of ARFFS and establishes clear agency accountability for the provision of ARFFS, non-aviation rescue and fire fighting, non-aviation fire alarm monitoring, building design/certification and first aid services at airports.