The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

Information for crane operators: Operating cranes in an airport’s protected airspace

The need for approval to operate cranes in protected airspace

Crane operations in the vicinity of an airport have the potential to create air safety hazards and to seriously limit the airport's operations. For this reason, they are required by law to be assessed and approved under the Commonwealth's Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996.

Protection of airspace at leased federal airports

Introduction

The department protects the airspace around leased Federal airports under Part 12 of the Airports Act 1996 (the Act) and the Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996.

Alternative Voice Services Trials Summary Report to 30 June 2022 (update 2)

2022/12 JBT drinking water - PFAS testing results

Relevant: Jervis Bay Territory residents and visitors

Topic: Jervis Bay Territory drinking water

Testing for August 2022 shows that Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) levels in JBT drinking water remain many times lower than levels recommended by the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Women in the Aviation Industry Initiative

Temporary Licence Applications and Variations

Received

September 2022

New electricity fees for IOT

Number: 2022/11

Date: 2 September 2022

Relevant: Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands residents

Topic: Electricity fees

Electricity fees for the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) have been updated to align to those in Western Australia (WA), following an annual review.

Road Ready Course (Pre-Learner Driver Licence)

Guide to the Identification and Residency Requirements form ACT Photographic Driver Licence and ACT Vehicle Registration

Data Strategy and Enduring Research Questions

Data and research are essential for the delivery of policy and programs that connect Australians, enrich communities and empower regions.

Data Strategy 2025-29

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