The primary role of the Aviation and Airports Division is to advise the Government on the policy and regulatory framework for the Australian aviation and airports industries.
The Division manages the continuing relationship between the Government and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Airservices Australia (Airservices) and Australia's airlines. It also manages Australia's participation in the work of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and provides the secretariat for the International Air Services Commission (IASC).
Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines
- Aircraft Noise Regulations
- Air Navigation Act 1920
- Air Navigation Regulations 2016
- International Airline Licence Guidance Notes
- International Air Services Commission Act 1992
- Ownership and Control of Leased Federal Airports
- Protection of airspace at leased federal airports
- Family Assistance Code
- Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
- Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
- Air Accidents (Commonwealth Government Liability) Act 1963
- Civil Aviation (Carrier's Liability) Act 1959
- Civil Aviation (Carrier's Liability) Regulations 2019
- Damage by Aircraft Act 1999