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Organisation:
ACT & Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry
ACT Government
Adelaide Airport Ltd
Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Airlines of Tasmania Pty Ltd
Airvan Flight Services Pty Ltd
ANU Centre for Climate Law and Policy, ANU College of Law
Archerfield Airport Chamber of Commerce
Arts Access Australia
Attorney-General‟s Department
Austcorp Group Ltd
Australia Pacific Airports Corporation
Australian & International Pilots Association
Australian Air League
Australian Airports Association
Australian Association of Flight Instructors
Australian Business Aircraft Association Inc (ABAA)
Australian Construction Industry Forum Limited
Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP)
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations
Australian General Aviation Alliance (AGAA)
Australian Hotels Association
Australian Local Government Association
Australian Mayoral Aviation Council
Australian Mooney Pilots Association (AMPA)
Australian Network of Environmental Defender‟s Offices Inc (ANEDO)
Australian Services Union
Australian Sport Aviation Confederation (ASAC)
Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC)
Australian Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS Australia)
Australian Workers‟ Union
Aviation Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Business Assoc (AMROBA)
Aviation Safety Forum
Aviation Safety Foundation Australasia
Aviation Sunshine Coast Inc
Ban Aircraft Over Residential Brisbane (BARB)
Bankstown Airport Limited
Bankstown Airport Out - Tourism In
Bankstown City Council
Baulkham Hills Shire Council
Board of Airline Representatives of Australia (BARA)
Boeing Australia Holdings
Briggs Aerospace Technologies
Brisbane Airport Corporation
Burnie Airport Corporation
Cairns Airport and Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc
Canberra Business Council
Canberra International Airport
Casino Canberra Ltd
CEAC Inc
Central Queensland Regional Development Australia Committee
Chamber of Commerce & Industry Western Australia
City of Geraldton-Greenough
City of Holdfast Bay
City of Kingston
City of Melville
City of Salisbury
City of West Torrens
Civil Air
Cobham Flight Operations and Services (Australia)
Coffs Harbour City Council
Colonial Airways / Colonial Ground Training Systems
Committee for Melbourne
Curfew4Canberra Inc
Deafness Forum of Australia
Department of Climate Change
Department of Economic Development & Tourism, Tourism Tasmania
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
Dingley Village Community Association Inc
Disability Discrimination Legal Service
District Council of Ceduna
District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula
Dubbo City Council
Emirates
Faculty of the Built Environment, University of New South Wales
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Fairfield City Council
Flight Training Group
Forte Airport Management
Future Pilot Task Force
Georganas, Federal Member for Hindmarsh, Mr Steve MP
Government of South Australia
GPSat Systems Aust P/L
Graham Banks Airport Consultancy
Griffith University
Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
Harris Miller Miller & Hanson Inc.
Hornsby Shire Council
Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association
Hume City Council
Hunter Economic Development Corporation
Hunter Land Pty Ltd
Industry Funds Management Pty Ltd
International Air Transport Association
James Cook University QLD
Jandakot Airport Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union
Local Government Association of NSW and Shires Association of NSW
Local Government Association of Queensland
Mackay Ports Authority
Marrickville Council
Mission Aviation Fellowship
Moorabbin Airport Residents Association (MARA)
Moree Plains Shire Council
Newcastle Airport Limited
Northern Territory Airports Pty Ltd
Northern Territory Govt (NT Department of Planning & Infrastructure)
NSW Business Chamber
NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre Inc
NSW State Government
Overnight Airfreight Operators Association
Parkes Shire Council
Paspaley Pearls Group
Peel Development Commission
Penrith City Council
Perth Airport
Perth Airports Municipalities Group
Phoenix Aero Club
Physical Disability Council of Australia (PDCA)
Planning Institute of Australia
Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Qantas Group
QBE Australia
Queanbeyan City Council
Queensland Airports Limited
Queensland Aviation Industry Leaders Council
Queensland State Govt .
Queensland University of Technology
Rapiscan Systems
Recreational Aviation Australia
Regional Aviation Association of Australia
Regional Express
Richmond Valley Council
Rivermouth Action Group Inc
Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (inc)
Royal Aeronautical Society Australian Division
Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia
Royal Victorian Aero Club
Safeskies Conferences Incorporated
Save the Moorabbin Golf Course Group
Shopping Centre Council of Australia
Singapore Airlines
South Australian Freight Council Inc
Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship
Sunshine Coast Airport
Sustainable Transport Coalition of WA
Swinburne University of Technology
Sydney Airport Corporation
Tasmanian State Government (Minister for Infrastructure)
Tiger Airways
Tourism & Transport Forum
Tourism Industry Council - ACT & Region
Tourism Western Australia
Transport Workers Union of Australia
Unisys Asia Pacific
United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFU) - Aviation Branch
Unmanned Aircraft Technology Applications Research (UATAR) WG 27
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Urban Development Institute of Australia
Urban Taskforce Australia
Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC), VEIC, HMAA & BOAV
Victorian Airfreight Council Ltd
Victorian State Government
Victorian State Opposition
Village Building Co
Virgin Blue Airlines
Vision Australia
V-TOL Aerospace Pty Limited
Wakefield Group
Western Australian Local Government Association
Western Australian State Govt (Department for Planning and Infrastructure)
Western Sydney Alliance
Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd (WRSOC)
Wexco
Individual:
Allan, Mr Matthew
Anderson, Mr Bevan
Bailey, Mr Graham
Bailey, Mr David
Bill, Mr Charles
Blemings, Mr & Mrs Hugh & Lucy
Boxall, Mr/Ms TG
Brabin-Smith, Mr Richard
Brennan, Mr Nigel
Brent, Ms Jessie
Bull, Mr Tim
Candy, Mr Glenn
Clark, Dr John
Corcoran, Ms Margaret
Dee, Mr/Ms Ashley
Deragopian (Thunderbolt Designs), Mr George
Deuvall, Dr James
Eacott, Mr John
Ely, Dr William (Bill)
Faulkner, Mr John
Firth, Ms Angela
Fisher, Ms Margaret
Gabriel, Dr William
Gavin CPA, Mr Paul
Gillespie, Mr David
Gordon, Ms Moishe
Gould, Mr Alan
Hamilton, Mr William
Harman, Captain Ken
Harrington, Mr Andrew
Hennessy OAM, Ms Aminta
Hesse, Mr Trevor
Hodges, Mr/Ms J
Hogg, Ms Bev
Huynh, Mr Khoa C
Jenssen, Mr Harold
Karykowski, Mr Jeffrey
Kimpton AM, Mr James
Lovett, Mr Peter
Maddigan MP, State Member for Essenden, Ms Judy
Maroon, Mr Keith
Marshall, Mr Robert (Bruce)
May, Dr Murray
Mazzarino, Mr/Ms Sal
McCall, Ms Marion
Morandini, Mr John
Mushalik, Mr Matt
Palmer, Ms Barbara D.
Partridge, Ms Jo-An
Paton, Mr Tony
Patton, Mr Ron and Mrs Cynthia
Pauka, Mr Charles
Penfold MP, Member for Flinders, Ms Liz
Phillips, Mr Stephen J
Prestidge, Ms Corinne
Rainsford , Ms Judy
Rees, Mr Tony
Rejto, Mr Peter
Richens, Ms Alison
Rose, Mr Ben
Rose, Mr Eric
Sayer, Mr David
Schroeder, Mr/Ms Hugh & Lucy
Submitters - published
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Simmons, Mr Clayton
Sloggie, Mr Neil
Spring, Ms Harriet
Stanier , Mr Robin
Stewart, Ms Margaret
Tanner, Mr/Ms Kip
Tarrant, Mr Kevin
Thomas, Mr/Ms Tiju
Thomson MP, Federal Member for Wills, Mr Kelvin
van de Wiel, Mr Stan
Vlaskine, Mr Vsevolod
Walton, Ms Nancy-Bird
Willans, Mr G.P.
Wirga, Dr Maria-Stefania
Wood MP, Federal Member for La Trobe, Mr Jason
Woollard & Margaret Ann Killen, Mr & Ms Bruce Gordon
Wright, Mr/Ms RG
Yap, Mr David
Yowie Man, Mr Tim the
Zeil, Mr Jochen
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organisation/ Areas covered in submission: 1 Australian aviation industry 1.1 International services 1.2 Domestic services 1.3 regional & general aviation 1.4 addressing skills needs in aviation industry 2 Aviation infrastructure 2.1 airport planning and development 2.2 air traffic management
Individuals' name summary/key words
ACT & Region Chamber Canberra airport: curfew, international Supports international flights for Canberra and
of Commerce & Industry flights development of Canberra as a freight hub.
ACT Government International, domestic, regional The ACT and surrounding region would benefit if To further increase domestic competition, consideration could The same security and safety measures should be adopted The Australian Government, in consultations with State and There needs to be an airport infrastructure planning process There is concern about airports undertaking development
and GA, skills training, passengers could fly direct between the ACT and be given to allowing international carriers to carry domestic for regional services as for major trunk routes and the Territory Governments, should develop a national aviation pilot to address and allocate costs of off airport works required to outside local planning processes and local communities having
infrastructure and planning, overseas countries. An open skies policy has the passengers between Australia cities. Australian Government should fund additional costs for training program. support future airport expansion. An outcome of this process to meet off site infrastructure costs to support airport expansion.
safety, climate change, consumer potential to increase competition, lower prices, boost security/safety upgrades for regional airports. GA has been could be an Infrastructure Plan that identified the There is also concern about the competitive advantage gained
protection, disability standards, services and traffic and promote the development of affected by rising costs as a result of privatisation of airports infrastructure investment required and an agreed financial by airports conducting non-aviation based activities over
security. additional airports. Allowing on carriage of passengers and by security demands at major and secondary airports. In contribution by the relevant stakeholders. The ACT commercial rivals that are subject to jurisdictional planning
on international flights would introduce more the future there may be a need to consider relocating GA Government supports the Government's decision to direct the controls. This is inconsistent with national competition policy.
competition into international and domestic markets. operations from Canberra Airport to a new GA facility. the ACCC to monitor parking fees at major airports. The The Airports Act should be amended to require the Minister to
Introducing more international competition into the Australian Government should develop a specific policy on Australian Government, in consultation with state/territory formally consider state, territory and local government planning
Australian market could place domestic based carriers wether GA should continue to coexist with RPT services at governments, should undertake a review of arrangements for and environment policies during assessment of Airport Master
at a disadvantage and would need to be considered major airports. the provision of emergency services at non-airside areas of Plans and major developments. Non-aviation businesses on
carefully. The Australian Government should accept major airports. The Australian Government and airport airports should be subject to state territory and local planning
responsibility for funding additional security operators should make known the requirements associated provisions. Master Plans should be required to provide full
infrastructure and resources arising from expansion of with tall structures around airports in a non-technical and disclosure of information to the public. An independent panel
airline operations to Australia. Open skies for freight clear way. should be appointed in each state/territory to asses and provide
warrants consideration. advice on AMP's and major planning proposals to assist the
Federal Minister in the final decision on the plans.
Adelaide Airport Ltd Open skies; international; slot Supports the “Open Skies” Policy in principle but In general we agree on restrictions to international carriers Australian Government needs to provide a supportive role to Government should continue the early work on expressing Supports recent revisions to the Airports Act but there is still a Airservices Australia is ahead of the game in the implementation of
allowance; network pricing; Training- understands that unilateral declaration of such status on however, where there is a demonstrable shortfall in capacity State/Territory and Local Governments in encouraging air encouragement for “blue” collar or trades education. considerable amount of effort required of State and Local satellite navigation technologies. The only issue we would have is
HECS; airport planning, ATM; all routes may adversely affect Australia‟s base carriers on domestic routes such operators may be allowed to services to Regional and Remote communities. Similar programs as the HECS be developed for trade entrants. government to recognise the important role aviation has on their that they do not appear to be able to change some of their old
CASA/Canadian self administration; and thereby engender instability in the market. Open augment the capacity at least in the short term or pick up any Regional and Rural planning must be encouraged to respect The education system from the secondary level be encouraged relative economies of airports in any Strategic Planning CASA Regulations.
emissions; noise-ANEF;
skies needs to work for all parties and not just foreign seasonal demand which the domestic carriers may find hard future aviation growth and support infrastructure with funding to focus on career path studies and be offered tax breaks in the scenarios.
disability/awareness; security
based companies. to accommodate. from the beneficiaries not just the passenger base. equipping and supply of necessary machinery or infrastructure. Similar consultation guidelines could be developed by state/local AAL believes that some attention needs to be given to the ground
May be possible to establish “network price” within the State Regular support of Careers Expos and apprenticeship grant authorities. movement to increase capacity and would particularly recommend
Use of word “regional” may create confusion for Supports the status-quo with some reservations on state- for RPT and GA operators alike. Security and Safety schemes. Strongly supports current planning framework in balancing non- call for start procedures be introduced and which has the benefit of
international carriers. supported airlines. measures should be risk based outcome focused The issue is industry wide from pilots and licensed engineers to aeronautical developments on and off airports. The fact that one unnecessary fuel burn. In addition sequencing of aircraft access to
airport inspectors and competent regulators. may have freehold(off airport) advantages over the other who the runway to minimize separation by mode should be introduced
Supports a system that recognises QANTAS/VIRGIN General aviation participate in all the benefits that are Take lessons from those areas that are draining our workforce only has leasehold(on airport) use with the obvious long term and not „first come first served‟ as exists now. AAL recognises we
as the home based operator and that then requires all available that the deregulated and privatised industry has and implement similar or competitive programs. asset values should be considered as a balancing argument may need to provide more taxiway infrastructure for such
other international operators be required to comply to brought – such as improved infrastructure, increased safety Investigation of a wider qualification through the 457 visa and PSZs should be based on US and UK criteria. procedures.
the same safety and security standards that QF/DJ is and security and so on – but has not grown out of the other appropriate channels to „tap‟ into the global workforce. Encourage CASA to use the powers that they have and to also
mandated within country. Examples of the UK and the Government funded mind set of two decades ago. encourage State/Territory and Local Governments to amend
USA with particular African based airlines may be planning rules to make reporting of developments mandatory.
relevant and ICAO may not be the best bench-mark. Too often we believe that a compromise is reached e.g.
shadowing (where an existing building which itself penetrates
A slot allowance system should be developed where an the OLS is then used to approve several others).
international carrier is permitted a dedicated number of Supports current pricing oversight.
slots to the major ports when they achieve that number
they are then required to negotiate with the secondary
majors – such as Adelaide.
We need to discuss the issue of “open cargo policy” in
greater detail as we are not certain at this stage how
that may be defined by the Federal Government.
The Australian Government needs to review its border
agency staffing allocations and use the most up to date
data available.
Aerial Agricultural aviation policy in context of broader Complete support for a national aviation In respect of airport infrastructure as previously stated A national aviation strategy must take account of the wider Access to HECs for trainee commercial pilots and aerial
Association of Australia economic policy, access to airports, strategy including: benefits of aviation to the Australian community, especially in application pilots.
CASA, harmonisation of state terms of the provision of essential services such as Tax initiatives:
regulatory requirements aviation strategy that provides context for emergency services including firebombing and especially in Greater direct support to aerial application companies during
the aviation industry within the development the context of cost-recovery by CASA. drought to maintain critical skills in rural Australia
goals of the nation. This is especially A national aviation strategy is a critical „missing link‟ in
important in terms of providing aviation with informing and directing CASA to its wider obligations of
appropriate status within the agriculture, fostering and promoting aviation while regulating for aviation
tax, education, training, manufacturing, safety.
tourism, security, emergency services, and Within a national strategy, aerial application and aerial work
related government policies. issues require suitable attention without the policy being
focused solely or principally on airline operations.
to promoting and fostering aviation as part Maintaining a national system of aerodromes that all aircraft
of national development goals. have access to at reasonable prices.
Establish a national aerial chemical distribution licence for all
aerial applicators rather than individual state licencing as is
now the case, and as the COAG working group on
qualification recognition has also identified.
Harmonisation of OH&S regulations across states
Aircraft Owners and International, domestic, regional and Competition is good for the travelling public and The current deregulated market has worked. Councils should be provided to local Councils for aerodrome To enable GA to meet Australia's future pilot training needs, The monopoly given to private airport owners has resulted in Privatisation of airports has resulted in aviation interests being GA is disadvantaged by the tailoring of airspace to suit the
Pilots Association GA, skills training, infrastructure and tourism, but an open skies policy would harm the maintenance. If necessary, subsidies should be provided to incentives are required, such as a moratorium on airport charges that are not sustainable for the aircraft owner. Lack sacrificed for financial gain. Planning airport land use needs to commercial airline industry. The cost of implementation of new
planning, ATM, safety, regulatory Australian airline industry. It is important to insist that all enable continuation of vital services. Selling off aerodrome charges, security of tenure and reduced rents. Government of taxation incentives and high airport charges are the major be controlled by one independent body to remove the conflict satellite technologies should be borne by AA. The airspace is not
reform, climate change, security. airlines flying to Australia comply with ICAO standards. infrastructure has resulted in loss of services to many assistance in the form of HECS needs to be considered. factors in preventing fleet replacement. generated by state and local government relationships with well managed as it has not followed ICAO and is therefore not
Restrictions on cabotage should be maintained. communities to allow for non aviation commercial Industry can contribute, but the main driver behind resolving the developers. All development applications should have to be compatible with international practice.
development. This needs to be corrected. GA is in decline skills shortage id government assistance and funding of submitted to an aviation authority to ensure that safety is not
because of over regulation and the less onerous requirements programs. A shortage of instructors is a major concern and a compromised. Restrictions on housing developments near
for recreational aviation need to be applied to GA. The national school to train chief flying instructors would ensure a airports are essential.
decline has been exacerbated by the lack of infrastructure uniform and high standard.
caused by selling off aerodromes. Pricing policies of owners
has forced the closure of numerous flying schools and
engineering facilities. Quarantining any further sell offs must
be a priority.
Airlines of Tasmania Pty replacing aircraft, pilot training, Small airlines invest a lot in training pilots only to see them lost
Ltd security to larger airlines.
Airvan Flight Services Essendon Airport Supports continuing operation of Essendon Airport as a key
Pty Ltd metropolitan airport. Encroaching developments near the airport
should not pressure the airport to close on safety grounds.
ANU Centre for Climate Emissions
Law and Policy, ANU
College of Law
Archerfield Airport Regional and general aviation, inc The GA industry is not buoyant as suggested in the Issue Flying training organisations need to be profitable to pay their Maintenance and development of smaller airports is clearly Development and planning approvals should not be given for
Chamber of Commerce safety, security and infrastructure Paper. Archerfield aircraft movements are well down on pre- instructors and remain internationally competitive. They are beyond most local councils and this should be considered as any development that is not aviation related. Secondary airports
privatisation levels and seven of the nine flying schools at the being undermined by price gouging by airport operators, lack of part National Defence strategy and funded from the Defence should be required to operate to at least the same level as prior
airport have shut down or been acquired by foreign airline security of tenure of leases at airports and sudden rises in Budget or National Infrastructure fund. Government should to privatisation. State government should enforce state law with
consortiums. Investment in new aircraft will only occur if the charges. Government funding is needed for flying training via acquire land now for future additional secondary airport sites regard to Public safety Areas and local government should only
industry is profitable. the education system. as part of essential education, training and defence approve developments that do not encroach on or inhibit airport
infrastructure. Privatisation has been a disaster for GA, operations.
including for the flight training industry. Government should
ensure security of leases and introduce price controls. .
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organisation/ 3 Aviation safety 3.1 safety regulation & regulatory reform 4 Customer & community protection - addressing 4.1 aviation emissions and climate change 4.2 aircraft noise 4.3 consumer protection 4.4 disability standards 4.5 compensation arrangements in the event of an 5. Aviation Security
Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
ACT & Region Chamber Opposed to any curfew on restrictions on Canberra
of Commerce & Industry airport.
ACT Government Airports should be required to address aviation Every attempt should be made to keep noise sensitive Further consideration should be given to a Consumer Consideration should be given to to amending current The same security and safety measures should be adopted for
emissions issues in the Master Plans, including the land uses well outside approach and take off routes. Affairs Victoria recommendation to develop voluntary Transport Standards to bring them into line with regional services as for major trunk routes. There should be a
development of proposals to reduce emission levels. Curfews are a major impediment o commercial airline service customer charters as has been dome in international positions and the UN Convention on the consistent approach to passenger screening regardless of
operations. The ACT Government does not support the US and to a lesser extent in Europe. Rights of Persons with Disabilities. aircraft type and flight type. The Australian government should
proposed residential developments that would likely undertake a review of implementation of the recommendations in
lead over time to complaints about aircraft noise from the Wheeler review, specifically including the establishment and
the new residents and which could cause adjustment to operation of the specialised airport policing units.
flight paths in ways that could cause noise sharing over
Canberra. The ACT Government is strongly in favour of
independent monitoring of noise levels from aircraft
using Canberra Airport to support an inquiry into the
future impact of aircraft noise on the Canberra
community.
Adelaide Airport Ltd We believe that by reducing the political and one issue Adelaide Airport recognizing the direction that global The ANEF system is somewhat dated and needs to be Consumer protection in our industry should not be We are an active participant on the Disability Standards The present leasehold requirement for $1.5 billion of Adelaide Airport is cognizant of and an active participant into the
lobbyists intrusions would permit CASA to get on with warming and carbon emission control was going has reviewed to a more readily understandable system. treated any differently than any other business. Market Review committee and feel that the current transport liability insurance is out of step with the rest of the world. suite of reviews currently being undertaken by Government into
their mandate which would be enhanced by having introduced significant measures towards being carbon The DITRDLG environment branch has a system that forces will determine the best way forward. standards for air travel are more than adequate. An It adds a cost impact to airports (and therefore landing the security of airports and airlines and would propose that the
competently trained risk auditors within the CASA neutral as a company by mid 2009 and in conjunction may well be the way forward called TNIP. awareness campaign to the public at large that the fees) that is unnecessary. The limit should be significantly outcomes of those reviews receive further consideration in the
structure. More responsive and accountable airport with the AAA we are liaising with the Dept of Climate airline carriers in Australia are prepared to assist reduced after a proper risk/maximum loss assessment is “Green Paper” consultative period – e.g. computers, shoes, belts,
inspectors. Equal focus to be given to operational Change to ensure an appropriate level of compliance Airports themselves do not generate any significant provided they have advance notice of special needs – undertaken. scissors etc., etc.
outcomes as to the content and style of documents. for airports noise and the noise emissions from today‟s modern the community has got used to advising airlines in
aircraft are significantly less now than when the ANEF advance of any special dietary requirements and the It would seem that internationally aviation security has raised the
Given the scope of the task and the demand on CASA system was developed. Highway/road noise is a more needs of persons with disabilities can be given the level to a standard that makes it difficult for the terrorists to
to consult extensively the regulatory reform process is intrusive yet constant source than aviation. same attention provided there is notice. achieve their aims easily at airports or on airlines and they have
not as bad as it appears – it may have been improved if changed their modus operandi to other forms of transport and
the requirement to consult was not obligatory but one It is our recommendation that there be a complete mass gatherings. It would seem logical that the same measure of
can only guess at the political backlash that may have review of the curfew impost on airports particularly in intensity should be directed to rail and coach public transport and
caused? relation to the Regulations and their currency given the to places of mass gathering including nightclubs and sporting
changes which have occurred over the past decade or arenas.
Should investigate Canadian model for self- so AAL has a number of suggestions to make in this
administration. regard. Given the advances in aircraft technology, We would suggest that it is important to undertake some exit
since curfews were developed in the late 1970‟s, the strategies where there is overlap in the knowledge that any draw
socio economic benefits that aviation brings to a back can be re-instated should the threat level vary.
community, measures already introduced to minimize
noise in nearby residents and paid for by the travelling If we initiate measures to overcome every likely scenario we will
public, the need to minimize carbon emissions and fuel suffocate the business. Current reviews and technology
burn then it would be irresponsible for Government to advances may well be the answer to better manage the
not review this archaic impost. procedures we currently have with newer technologies and
profiling procedures.
As it is a national issue it should be nationally funded.
We would support a National service provider (Government or
Private) charging a network fee – if the threat level warrants.
The role of AFP would then need to be clarified.
Aerial Agricultural Transport Security Plans for aircraft marginally above were put
The original intent when the legislation and regulationsthe 5700
Association of Australia ongoing protection of safety reporting information Transport Security Plans for aircraft marginally above the 5700
kg trigger and regional/remote aerodromes
of CASA‟s functions, driven by industry leaders
including AAAA.
industry peak bodies on aviation safety issues and
CASA management.
direct linking of this to accountability to industry,
including greater peak body representation on any
CASA Board (if reintroduced), the abolition of the ASF,
and the removal of the Regulatory Advisory Panels.
policy that focuses on fare-paying passengers.
systems within CASA to streamline, simplify and cut the
cost of CASA-industry interactions.
bodies with specialist expertise and a proven track
record of performance in government partnerships.
involve the carriage of fare-paying passengers.
operations in the face of government policy to introduce
Aircraft Owners and CASA needs to be more proactive and less punitive in drug and alcoholhave the fatigue management systems,
CASA does not testing, respect of the industry and Improved traffic flow via more efficient ATC, pilot The Department has failed to recognise that security needs to be
Pilots Association its dealings with GA. CASA should adopt the approach the appointment of a CASA board to oversee training to reduce delays and more fuel efficient aircraft tailored to suit assessed risk at each location. Otherwise security
of the US FAA, as NZ has done in modified form. The management is essential. CASA needs to clean up the would help reduce emissions. EMTs would have measures are a waste of money and resources.
result is that the NZ industry has reduced costs and is regulatory framework before handing over the minimal impact.
buoyant while ours is declining. Government promoted administration of GA.
training and education should be made available for
implementation of SMSs by the GA industry.
Airlines of Tasmania Pty Appropriate replacement aircraft are expensive and Security at small airports is inconsistent and out of proportion to
Ltd airlines need support from local communities before the risk, particularly in comparison to other modes of transport or
embarking on replacement programs. other potential risk areas.
Airvan Flight Services
Pty Ltd
ANU Centre for Climate Concerns over the growing contribution of aviation due
Law and Policy, ANU to forecast demand. Considers current industry
College of Law
initiatives not sufficient to stabilise emissions in
accordance with necessary targets to mitigate climate
change in the absence of a reduction, or restrictions, in
demand.
Archerfield Airport Australia should learn from the NZ experience, where Security measures adopted at major airports are not appropriate
Chamber of Commerce significant deregulation has resulted in a complete turn for regional and remote services. Small aircraft do not pose a
around, with an exponential increase in activity and re- high security risk. Fencing of regional airports to capital city
investment in newer aircraft. airport standards is a waste of taxpayers money.
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organisation/ Areas covered in submission: 1 Australian aviation industry 1.1 International services 1.2 Domestic services 1.3 regional & general aviation 1.4 addressing skills needs in aviation industry 2 Aviation infrastructure 2.1 airport planning and development 2.2 air traffic management
Individuals' name summary/key words
Arts Access Australia Disability standards
Attorney-General‟s International/Regional services, Recommends an exemption from current cabotage Recommends the practice of allowing articles in air services
Department airport pricing, compensation, policy be granted to allow international carriers to fly arrangements that prohibit the Government from charging
security (NB includes synopsis of between Christmas Is, the Cocos (Keeling) Is, and foreign carriers airport user charges that are higher than
initial submission from Robert Cornall South East Asian destinations on the grounds this is those levied on our own airlines receive consideration in any
and no synopsis of ASIO submission
consistent with Government policy to support air discussion on airport pricing due to the potential for airport
due to classification)
services to remote communities where not operators to impose a higher charge and render the
commercially viable. Government in breach of international obligations.
Austcorp Group Ltd Airport planning, particularly high-rise Sees a need for greater integration between prescribed
urban development and airspace airspace regime and state and local govt planning regimes.
Considers improved awareness of an airport's activities and
airspace needs and impacts for urban planning is required.
Suggests airspace regulation not appropriate to be vested in
local authorities and existing regulation at the Federal level is
ambiguous and provides for little involvement by the proponent.
Believes airport and urban development can occur in a
balanced fashion given improvements in aviation technology.
Australia Pacific Airports International, regional and GA, The failure of airlines to take up the offer of open The general approach taken by successive governments has There is a case for direct fiscal support for regional airport While it is for the industry to ultimately solve skills shortage Investment in airports is strong and prices by world standards There is scope to reduce regulatory burdens while at the same Oppose the move by Airservices to network based pricing for
Corporation domestic, skills shortages, access to regional destinations is evidence that market served Australia well and there is no need for policy reform in infrastructure in certain circumstances and for services to problems, there does appear to be a lack of a coordinating are in most cases relatively low. Existing policy has served time improving transparency and public confidence in the ARFFS provided to category 6 aircraft and are deeply concerned
infrastructure, airport development realities are the driving force for new services. Too this area. remote communities. However, support for regional aviation force to bring together the various industry participants and Australia well and will continue to do so. Australia's approach planning framework. Consideration should be given to by suggestions Airservices is looking to extend this approach to
and planning, ATM, Safety, climate much effort has been wasted on agreements that offer should not distort competitive outcomes or effectively tax training service providers. The Government's Aviation training to the economic regulation of airports since 2002 has incorporating in the master planning process an approach terminal air navigation services. The Government needs to carefully
change, noise, security.
little commercial advantage and the focus should be on users of services not involved with the provision of services to package is an important first step and the Commonwealth facilitated massive investment to refurbish ageing assets and similar to that in the UK where developments that do not involve consider this issue and provide certainty about its approach,
agreements that deliver the greatest benefit, eg China, regional Australia.. should continue to provide strong leadership in aviation industry given the industry a degree of flexibility that would not be new runways are given "as of right" approval to support a otherwise it will risk stifling infrastructure investment and route
the ME, SE Asia and emerging markets. There is no skills development. found in an environment of price controls. Regulation should certain level of passenger throughput and/or aircraft development by airlines serving major capital cities.
compelling reason why the current foreign ownership only extend to those services where market power exists and movements. The current planning framework does not have
rules specific to Qantas should persist. If the 49% is likely to be used in ways that damage economic efficiency serious systemic problems. Where poor outcomes have
foreign ownership limit is to be removed for airlines, and this should lead to the dual till approach being favoured occurred they have had more to do with poor decision making
there is no good reason why it should not be removed over the single till approach. We do not believe there is a than fundamental problems with the Airports Act. That said, it is
for airports, although this is not a high priority for airport case for the expansion of services being monitoring, in clear the Government has serious concerns with the planning
owners or investors. The Government should seek to particular car parking. provisions of the Act. Regrettably the Issues Paper does not
remove national ownership as an issue in gaining make clear what those concerns are and it would be
access to international markets. appropriate that further consultation occur prior to the
publication of the Green Paper so that all stakeholders have
input into the options being considered.
Australian & International policy, domestic policy, · Future negotiating priorities must explicitly consider Market forces alone will not produce satisfactory aviation · Ensure competitive pressures and the current shortage does · Guarantee that aeronautical requirements of airports and · Modernise the Australian Air Traffic Management (ATM) system
International Pilots skills and training, airport the likely impact of “open skies” agreements on industry industry and safety outcomes. not reduce pilot operating and licensing standards from airlines take precedence over non-aeronautical developments of to effectively and efficiently handle the forecast traffic growth in the
Association development, airspace management, employees‟ and the stability of the industry. Australia‟s „best practice‟ to global minimum standards. airports. medium to long term.
emissions · Retain foreign international airlines‟ restricted access to the
· Cater for closer commercial relationships between domestic market as the current level of competition, quality · Tackle the pilot shortage through a multi-faceted approach, · Ensure Australia subscribes to the world best practice (ICAO · Utilise satellite based communication, navigation and surveillance
airlines in the form of equity alliances rather than and frequency of services in the domestic market is sufficient. combining both short and long-term measures. Recommendations) with regards to aeronautical developments. technology in the course of modernising the ATM infrastructure.
mergers.
· Amend the Qantas Sale Act to increase the aggregate equity · Attract greater interest in flying as a profession and expand · Establish an airport industry working group to investigate the · Endorse the ATM Strategic Plan issues paper Air Traffic
· Promote competition but ensure adequate aviation held by foreign airlines to 49 per cent, with a maximum held by FEE-HELP and other schemes to cover flight training, reducing issue of mechanical turbulence and develop appropriate Management 07 – A Strategic Vision for Australia developed by
safety safeguards are in place. a single foreign airline to 24.5 per cent. upfront training costs. standards as a world first. the Australian Strategic Air Traffic Management Group in
December 2007.
· Use bilateral Air Service Agreements to promote, or in · Amend the Qantas Sale Act to prevent the situation where · Improve the utilisation and career path of pilots within the · Establish an Airport Consultative Committee comprising
certain circumstances require, international airlines the Qantas Group may be dependent on majority foreign- Qantas Group via removing the artificial barriers between industry, Government, professional pilots and other stakeholders · Develop a programme to attract, train and retain air traffic
flying into Australia comply with Australian standards owned subsidiaries for its aircraft, freight services or brand mainline, QantasLink and Jetstar. to facilitate safe and efficient aeronautical airport developments, controllers similar to that proposed by AIPA for pilots.
and recommendations where they exceed ICAO loyalty programme. review operations and assess future needs.
minimums. · Establish a national body comprising industry, Government
· Restore the original spirit and intent of the Qantas Sale Act and pilot representatives, dedicated to overseeing safety in · Develop a secondary airport for regional and domestic
· Ensure Australia‟s bilateral agreements provide for by amendments ensuring that subsidiaries, such as Jetstar, professional aviation through administering pilot training and operator use and thereby release capacity at Sydney airport for
enhanced safety accreditation processes where mutual are subject to the Act. certification standards. high capacity domestic and international flights.
recognition of safety certification appears to be
inadequate. Encourage airlines to address underinvestment in training and · Introduce new technology in the form of a category II or III
adopt a longer term focus through offering scholarships that instrument landing system or Global Navigation Satellite System
subsidise the cost of full-time flight training. technology to airports periodically closed due to weather below
minima such as Sydney and Canberra (Melbourne‟s introduction
is already scheduled).
Australian Air League GA Effect of landing and ground parking charges, bi-annual flight Volunteer-staffed air activities centre at Camden Airport. Pilots Instead of increasing number of GA airports around large cities,
checks and navigation exercise, radio procedure changes - are not renewing licences: Spirally costs for all services (incl airports like Hoxton Park is sold for housing. Bankstown &
daunting, expensive and time consuming. licence applications & renewals, security passes, airservices Canberra has portions sold off to other industry, with some
GA was promised an alternative "Recreational Pilots fees, etc.) fuel, aircraft hire. Centralisation of activities to CASA runways closed.
Licence" (cf USA and adopted by RAA) has led to processing delays. Flying schools used to issue
Student Pilot Licences on CASA's behalf - now CASA does it &
it can take months.
Drop out rate is a prime concern to GA.
Cost of fleet replacement such that most (85%) of the flying
school fleet was manufactured in 1970s.
Expressed concerns re shortage of instructors, student pilots,
lack of airports, and engineers.
Cadre of LAME's in GA are approaching retirement age, no
replacements for this specialist industry.
Australian Airports support for light-handed investment Supports unlimited international airline access all Curfews affect airlines' ability to conduct domestic 'back of the Proposes tax concessions to support regional and GA and to Airport planning, airfield standards, OLS and specialist Support continued application of a light-handed regulatory Broadly supportive of ASA's management of Australia's airspace.
Association regime, need for review of Australian airports and government strategies to attract clock' operations to popular tourist destinations. Slot limitations fix ageing aircraft. „One size fits all' security model is not engineers and qualified airfield lighting technicians are now in regime. Any future reviews of airport regulation should be
Airports/Environment Act interface, international airlines to Australia and to secondary on the east coast deter foreign domestic airlines from entering commensurate with risk at regional/remote airports. The short supply. There is no overall strategy to develop and train undertaken by the Productivity Commission. The Airports Act
support for market liberalisation, airports. Poses the question whether Australia with the market. Government should consider a process to actually identify sufficient numbers of these types of staff. Insufficient planning provisions and Government issued consultation
support for smaller airports, beter
access to international routes denied. Perhaps and quantify the contribution made to 'local' communities and specialised security training framework for regional airports. Tax guidelines are sufficient. Major Development Plan process has
road planning, review ANEF system,
Australia should be more generous in granting 5th their economies by airports and aviation generally. incentives extended to those working in rural, regional and become complicated because of interaction between Airports
review security measures
Freedom Traffic Rights. States that current airport remote locations to address attraction and retention issues. and Environment Planning and Biodiversity Conservation acts.
curfews are an unnecessary constraint on international Commonwealth should limit new residential developments on
operations. Suggests that revenue raised by the greenfield sites under the flight paths of major capital city
Passenger Movement Charge should be used to better airports. Integrated approach to airport planning and road
resource boarder agencies at international gateway provision and should recover costs from respective State and/or
airports as well as operations at any 'emerging' Territory Governments if they fail to provide adequate access.
international airports in the regions. The present system of identifying and evaluating potential
breaches of the OLS and Pans Ops at airports should be
reviewed and CASA should become more proactive in the
assessment process.
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organisation/ 3 Aviation safety 3.1 safety regulation & regulatory reform 4 Customer & community protection - addressing 4.1 aviation emissions and climate change 4.2 aircraft noise 4.3 consumer protection 4.4 disability standards 4.5 compensation arrangements in the event of an 5. Aviation Security
Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Arts Access Australia Does not believe current Transport Standards meet the
needs of travellers with a disability. Supports the view
that HREOC be granted powers to self initiate and refer
cases direct to the Federal Court. Suggests
improvements to the Disability Discrimination Act to
simplify complaint and compliance mechanisms
including the right for advocacy groups to make
representations in their own right and increased funding
for public interest cases to be brought forward. Also
seeks investigation of compliance certification
processes for major airlines, as commercial entities,
and evaluation of the UK model and its application in
Australia.
Attorney-General‟s In reviewing domestic compensation arrangements, Notes that the Air Security Officer program is subject to review
Department recommends consideration of two draft ICAO conventions and that consideration is being given to a Closed Circuit
currently under development on compensation for Television Code to improve surveillance at airports. Considers
damage caused by aircraft to third parties, including as a the background checking regime for overseas ASIC applicants
result of unlawful interference. requires enhancement and cross-agency activity is being
undertaken in this regard.
Austcorp Group Ltd
Australia Pacific Airports Supports the reinstatement of a CASA board provided Market based solutions (including emissions trading) lie The challenge is for the airport and the air traffic Existing security measures should be reassessed to determine
Corporation CASA is given full operational independence, without at the heart of ensuring that emissions are ultimately services provider to involve the community in an whether the rationale on which they were based continues to hold
political interference.. Supports the risk based, as reduced. Care needs to be taken to ensure that in overarching strategic way as opposed to simply true. Such a review should lead to a streamlining of passenger
opposed to a prescriptive infrastructure-based seeking to address emissions, Australian airlines are seeking ex post facto justification of current positions processing while maintaining or possibly enhancing security. The
approach to safety. not disadvantaged when operating in markets where and previous decisions. These efforts would be greatly establishment of the Security Screening External Advisory Group
competitors are not subject to similar regimes. By assisted by the Commonwealth clarifying its and the approach adopted by the OTS in dealing with the aviation
reducing their own energy consumption airports can expectations in relation to responsibilities of airports and sector in recent years demonstrates their willingness to engage
make a contribution, albeit small, to reducing Airservices which have become blurred over time. with the private sector in a meaningful way. Supports the move
emissions. away from the categorisation approach to security to a more risk
based and outcomes focussed approach. There should,
however, be greater transparency to the process so interested
parties have an opportunity to contribute to its application.
strongly opposed to the extension of network pricing to the
provision of aviation security services.
Australian & · Ensure competition policy is balanced by regulatory · Adopt measures which reduce aviation‟s
International Pilots vigilance and sufficient resources for safety compliance environmental footprint such as continuous descent
Association
to guarantee existing safety standards are not approaches, more efficient fuel consumption, reduced
undermined. noise emissions and improved airframe and engine
technology.
· National aviation policy must provide CASA with the
necessary compliance enforcement systems, resources · Contribute greater resources to promoting voluntary
and independence from industry to play the role of an carbon offset schemes.
effective balancing weight.
· In line with shift toward outcome based regulation, · Promote the establishment of an emissions trading
CASA‟s resource focus must more fully transition from scheme but allow for a phased introduction.
their traditional role of prescriptive oversight to one
emphasising safety vigilance and systems compliance · Ensure an Australian emission trading scheme is part
auditing. of a global solution.
· Safeguard and protect Australia‟s “worlds-best”
aviation safety standards from being replaced by the
global minimum standard.
Australian Air League Self regulation in recreational aviation is real pattern for
Govt and CASA to develop for GA. Lots of talk of
deregulation of GA, but CASA seems reluctant to let
go.
Australian Airports CASA should have an 'independent' Board. CASA If airports exceed the established threshold, will trade in The AAA proposes that, as aircraft continue to be Consumer protection for 'aviation customers and Should there be any unintentional conflict between No third party or additional liability coverage should be Security risk assessments, business cases and community cost
Association needs to stop endless consultation and take decisive the Australian Emissions Trading System for credits to designed with air frames and engines that are consumers' should be treated no differently to any other disability standards and CASA's safety requirements, contemplated at this time benefit analyses should govern aviation security decision. A 'one
action in regulatory reform program. There is still a meet their requirements. The calculations of aviation successively quieter, the use of capacity controls at part of Australian industry; the CASA requirement must always prevail size fits all' approach is not appropriate, security measures
high level of inconsistency in the way in which field greenhouse gas emissions should be undertaken by airports based on noise emission, such as curfews and introduced at capital city airports appear to have been
officers interpret regulations. Self-administration of using a standardised method and be independently slot allocations, should be annually reviewed. A new inappropriately deemed to be suitable or required for regional
aviation should not be encouraged without qualification verified and reported by the responsible party. The AAA system for assessing and managing background noise, airports. Air cargo security appears non-existent at regional
and strict CASA oversight. Self-administration of safety supports the cap and trade-system for emissions which has measurable units and can be readily locations. The Department also needs an 'exit strategy' for
rules applicable to airports, via delegates, should be trading as proposed by the Department of Climate understood by communities, and all three tiers of security measures which are no longer relevant. The introduction
given due consideration by CASA. Change, but wishes to ensure the unique position of Government in land use planning around all airports, and management of new security measures also needs a much
airports is reflected in the way the system will operate should be developed. The AAA proposes that a review more 'savvy' and effective media. That the current aviation
for aviation. of aircraft noise and land use planning should be security requirements ought to be reviewed, amended as
undertaken to define a common Australian aircraft appropriate, and simplified for the benefit of passengers and
noise protocol industry participants. We are in favour of any initiative likely to
enhance security arrangements for air cargo. Any strengthening
of the ASIC eligibility criteria would be supported.
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Australian Association GA vs RA-Aus standards, training Differences in standards between CASA and RA-Aus AAFI has limited its response to selective “White Paper”
of Flight Instructors issues administered safety oversight questions where it considers key policy change will reward a
compliant flight training industry standard in aeroplanes
exceeding 600 kilograms. The structure of the “White Paper”
questions has prompted a need to repeat several solutions and
the Appendix Section to define the key elements. AAFI‟s
overriding aim is encourage a policy that offers equal
opportunity to deliver competent flying training at all levels in
aeroplanes exceeding 600kg prompts the following questions:-
1. Replace the current GST exemption ruling that discriminates
against organisations or trainees unable to meet requirements
and are penalised 10% penalty to fund others to achieve the
same standard.
2. Amend a policy that allows a trainee to terminate a GST
exempt course without achievement and penalty?
3. Allow a blanket GST to build an industry fund aimed to
promote a compliant employment work force with qualified
school trainees rewarded with fixed rebates at established
levels.
4. Eliminate current policies that fail to distribute funding in a fair
proportion to AOC operators?
5. Recognise and support a common competency flying training
syllabus in aeroplanes above 600kg delivered by a Part 61
qualified skilled work force employed at or above award
conditions. 6. How will the passenger protection policies vary
Australian Business General aviation, air traffic Lack of tax incentives is a major factor against introducing from fare paying to cost sharing and how will the pilot training Private business and charter flights operating in controlled airspace
Aircraft Association Inc management, noise. new and safer aircraft. A one-off investment allowance of say and at busy airports are often treated as low priority by Airservices.
(ABAA)
40% for new equipment ordered within two years would This unfair and discriminatory practice should be reviewed and
provide an excellent opportunity to replace older aircraft. Any corrected.
profit from the sale of old aircraft should be free of capital
gains tax, enabling it to be used towards the purchase of the
replacement aircraft.
Australian Construction Need for Commonwealth airports to Sub-regional (i.e. 'airport region') plans for airports, prepared
Industry Forum Limited be develpoed consistent with local, with tri-governmental and private input, funding and support, and
regional and state planning encompassing the broad gamut of off-airport environmental,
considerations economic and social considerations (including network
infrastructure provision, transportation, orientation of land uses
to the airport, location of commercial and activity centres,
building heights, urban design etc) should be considered.
These plans could be given legal force under state instruments.
These sub-regional plans would also require airports to properly
address the extent of their economic, social and environmental
impacts arising from their aeronautical and non-aeronautical
development on the efficiency of off-airport operations and
development. It would be understood that these plans would be
compatible with and integrated into broader metropolitan
strategies. The need to ensure that airport development is fully
integrated with metropolitan planning processes is a major plank
of the Planning Institute's position statement on development of
airport land (Australian Planner, 43, 3, 2006).
If need be, to ensure tri-governmental co-ordination and
integration, the Commonwealth Government should enter into
binding agreements with airport owners that requires non-airport
development on airport land to comply with state planning
policies and instruments.
Amendment of Airports Act and Regulation
If Commonwealth Ministerial control of airports is to continue,
ACIF suggests that amendments to the Airports Act would align
the operation of the legislation more closely with planning best
practice:
Australian Federation of international air services, regional Encouragement of the development of new Australian It is preferable to have “Australian International airlines” Government and industry policy towards regional and remote Pilots who wish to continue studying should have access to the The encroachment of community development around • the content of an airport master plan or major development There is currently a shortage of qualified air traffic controllers and it
Air Pilots (AFAP) airports, security, GA, skills, international airlines, such as V Australia, is preferred to majority owned by foreign airlines than what would have communities should be to provide a safe service to all HECS-HELP scheme. The fact that the training is conducted by airports may lead to the very disaster the original planners is impacting on air traffic and placing more pressure on pilots in
infrastructure, safety the Government allowing international operators to occurred had the private equity consortium, APA, been communities, an economically viable service to those other than universities should not be an impediment. A specifically sought to avert. Entrepreneurs purchasing airport their day to day operations. The Government must be prepared to
conduct operations as if they were Australian. There is successful. There need to be protections to ensure Australian communities which can afford to pay for the service and reinvigorated TAFE system would provide another alternative. sites for commercial development is a worrying trend that will fund the technological development required for air traffic
no benefit in opening up the Australian domestic market carriers function economically and efficiently whilst still continued subsided services to smaller remote communities A resurrection of the Commonwealth Flying Scholarship inhibit aviation development in the future. management. Advanced navigation systems, technology and new
to international operators. Australia is not their „core‟ maintaining the primary role of serving the Australian public. which cannot afford the service. There needs to be an Scheme should also be considered. The major airlines have generation aircraft demand an independent review of current
market and their involvement may result in an Limitations on numbers on the Board may be one approach. assessment of the mix of government assistance and the free benefited significantly from GA output and should be required to airspace architecture, e.g. SIDS and STARs, free from political
Australian domestic operator being destroyed. Australia The Australia deregulated airline market is working in the market to achieve the best outcome. The development of make a greater contribution towards the training of pilots. interference.
cannot rely on foreign airlines operating into this country terms intended; providing a reasonably high standard of more efficient regional aircraft, carrying more passengers, Initiatives such as providing scholarships to aspiring pilots in
meeting the standards we require. Whether the aircraft service that offers choice and reasonably priced fares. has been significant over the past 10 years. As this continues, regional and indigenous communities would also broaden the
are owned or leased the same standards need to centres that were not previously well served may have better recruitment base and make the retention of pilots in these
apply. The costs and implications associated with options in the future. Depreciation of aircraft is one logical communities more likely. The costs associated with maintaining
multiple international airports bring into question way to unhinge the aged aircraft. However, it may also lead to qualifications are also a significant factor. The policy of cost
whether international airports outside capital cities are unwanted aircraft in the industry. In order to maintain recovery has seen the costs of achieving and maintaining
viable or of value to the locality. Supports a cost/benefit continued safe operation of ageing aircraft, safety regulations qualifications increase dramatically. CASA costs in particular
approach to international airport development with an need to target all commercial operations carrying commercial need to be looked at. The standardisation of pilot and air traffic
outcome that encourages expenditure to be put into the passengers. controller training and certification, and the sharing of training
major centres. resources and infrastructure by civilian and military trainees,
should be supported.
Australian Federation of Access to airline services for people with 1. The Australian Government should consider the a. A specific code of practice should be developed for the 1. The development of better facilities for people with The Australian Government should require that airlines and Consultation with State and local authorities and with the
Disability Organisations disabilities. regulatory practice of the European Union, Canada and airline industry and administered by a Federal Government disabilities at regional airports would assist with the airports ensure staff are trained and regularly updated in the community must include people with disabilities. Regulation,
the United States of America in the area of access by Transport agency. development of regional aviation. provision of appropriate assistance for a range of people with similar to that introduced in the European Union, should be
people with disabilities to services and with a view to b. The overall regulatory framework for the airline industry 2. The recreation sector of the airline industry needs to disabilities. The training program schedule should be available developed in Australia. The European Regulation is CF1107-
improving competition for the airline international would be enhanced through development of a consultation examine its provision of access to people with disabilities. to the public and list the general content, plus there should be 2006 and it specifies that:
services as part of an airline licensing conditions. obligation. an annual release of the training outcomes achieved by airlines. a. The management of assistance for people with disabilities
2. With the ratification of the UN Convention on Human Mandatory monitoring and reporting through a relevant As part of this requirement there should be a mandatory has been taken out of the hands of individual airlines and placed
Rights for People with Disabilities before the House of Federal minimum level of competency for all staff with regards to within the management of the airport authority.
Representatives in the Federal Government, at present, transport agency to ensure national consistency. disability awareness. In particular, this minimum standard should b. That the responsibility for ensuring that all airport
the negotiations of air service agreements with airlines include an ability to respect the judgement of the customer with management are adhering to the CF1107-2006 regulation has
from other countries must be closely monitored and the a disability when it comes to the type and amount of assistance been given to the Civil Aviation Authority in each European
Convention must impact on the provision of they need. Staff should be able to take advice from customers Country (see Attachment C).
International Services. in this regard, and to negotiate the best possible solution.
Australian General regional & GA, skills, airport planning, Acknowledgement that we NEED general aviation for GA directly and indirectly provides jobs and apprenticeships for There appears to be no appreciation or understanding of the Air space and air services should be more user friendly for G.A.
Aviation Alliance air traffic management, safety, transport and regional development. There seems to be little many thousands of people. It serves as a training ground for need to provide adequate airports and emergency landing including weather briefing from voluntary Met. Observers.
(AGAA) environment. knowledge and certainly NO policy in any of the tiers of the Air Force and the airlines who are starting to suffer from the grounds for GA. Existing airfields are being closed or made
government for the development and promotion of General shortage of professional people. There is already a shortage of uneconomically viable by State and Local Government
Aviation. aircraft maintenance personnel and aeronautical engineers organisations lured away by “Developers” solving short term self
because of the Decline in G.A. The government policy on G.A imposed financial problems. Town planning training does not
should provide for the encouragement of training and support of include airport planning/ provision of aviation infrastructure. An
air shows, forums, school programs and general public relations airport is a community asset, an infrastructure necessity. It
promotions. should not have to pay for itself directly. More airstrips are
required, these don‟t need to be an “aerodrome” as such but a
landing strip.
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Australian Association
of Flight Instructors
Australian Business As more modern, quieter business jet aircraft become
Aircraft Association Inc available such aircraft should be added to the list of
(ABAA)
aircraft approved to operate at Sydney Airport during
curfew hours. The current approval process could be
simplified and streamlined without increasing noise.
Australian Construction
Industry Forum Limited
Australian Federation of The current demarcation of CASA and ATSB functions CASA has been the subject of unrelenting change and A national Carbon Trading Scheme involving the issuing A cost benefit analysis is needed to determine whether it is
Air Pilots (AFAP) should remain. “Flag of convenience” carriers should scrutiny and the lack of a clear role for it has resulted in of emission permits with incentives for those making beneficial to provide security outbound at regional airports versus
not be allowed to enter Australia, but if they are, that years of uncertain management. From the point of view early reductions will be a step forward. An „opt out‟ providing security inbound at the major cities into which
entry should be subject to stringent surveillance. The of the people we represent in CASA there has been a rather than an „opt in‟ option would increase the take up passengers fly. It may be that money being spent on security at
question of self administration remains unanswered in marked degradation in the level of technical expertise rate of offset schemes. The reality is that if the regional airports is better spent ensuring the most modern
certain areas but overriding any self administration and knowledge required by CASA. In NZ the review of projected growth in air travel is realised the greenhouse security technology is used at the major centres. There is a
regime is the need for adequate and competent CASA regulations occurred far more rapidly and that process gas emissions of the aviation industry will become a limited amount of funds to spend on security at airports outside
oversight. may be used as a template in Australia rather than the much larger proportion of the global total. Advances in the major airports and those funds could be better utilised. We
all inclusive approach that has possibly contributed to airframe and engine technology will partly address the seriously challenge the efficacy of air marshals and believe the
the protracted reviews. There is a dilemma here for the issue. New generation aircraft have reduced money could be better spent elsewhere. Our members regularly
industry because it demands consultation and environmental footprints which needs to be recognised. provide examples of inconsistencies in screening procedures and
involvement and the formulation of new regulations If this is achieved carbon emissions will be significantly their application. New technology and vetting of persons prior to a
represents the same interests as the people that are reduced. flight will facilitate transition of passengers in a security sense and
critical of the process and length of the review. minimise the threat to aviation security and delay to passengers.
Australian Federation of The Civil Aviation Safety Authority in conjunction with That a more effective system than the carbon offset To address the requirement for one hundred per cent That the standard conditions of carriage is revised The airline industry should develop Disability Action Security divisions at airports should undertake security checks in
Disability Organisations the Australian Government and the airline industry schemes to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions is access to information by overcoming aircraft noise against the Transport Standards and the Disability Plans under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and a timely manner, so that passengers can get to their flights. They
should make their safety regulations consistent to allow investigated by the Department of infrastructure, issues for passengers who are hearing impaired, Discrimination Act 1992; and, a plain English version of the Accessible Public Transport Standards 2002 . should also review their processes and policies in regard to
for the inclusion of people with disabilities on aircraft. Transport and Regional Development and Local airlines should provide portable neck loops available the suitably revised conditions of carriage be prepared. This should be done in consultation with people with people with disabilities. In the review process they should consult
Government. upon request during a flight. Airlines should not be permitted to restrict the disabilities. people with disabilities.
transferability of tickets, except where absolutely An industry-based complaints process that is accessible The procedure for accessing information about wheelchair details
necessary; and airlines should be required to offer to all consumers, which can provide timely outcomes be reviewed.
passengers refunds instead of credits where a and result in systemic improvements to service delivery.
passenger is unable to travel for reasons beyond their That the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,
control. Regional Development and Local Government and the
Airlines be required to expand the grounds on which a airline industry incorporate the proposals developed by
person may be eligible for a refund; and, the Public Interest Advocacy Centre‟s publication “Flight
The compensation available to people with disability for Closed” into the regulatory system needed to improve
cancelled or rescheduled flights should be increased. the conditions for people with disabilities in the airline
As required by the Transport Standards, air transport industry.
providers should offer information to consumers in plain
English and make available the full terms and
conditions in alternate formats, on request.
Operators review the restrictions they place on carriage
to ensure they are consistent with the Transport
Standards and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Australian General Self-Administration for private G.A. should be The use of G.A. for transport compared with motor
Aviation Alliance delegated to an appropriate industry organisation. vehicles would have a profound benefit on the
(AGAA)
CASA regulations should be tempered with a policy for Australian environment considering that aircraft burn
the development and promotion of G.A. and fuel much cleaner than automobiles
requirements which are not strictly of an important
safety matter should be amended if not eliminated.
Breaching of regulations should NOT be a CRIMINAL
offence. New Zealand and USA regulations should be
used as an example. Cost Recovery should be
transparent with a proper independent audit of costs
incurred.
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Australian Hotels International air services policy The aviation and the hotel industries are key elements The National Aviation Policy Statement should recommend the
Association (AHA) in the tourism supply chain. Therefore, Australia‟s new removal of current obligations that reduce the efficiency and
National Aviation Policy Statement must be linked to effectiveness of major airports. Relocating regional air services
the Australia‟s National Long-Term Tourism Strategy, to Bankstown Airport would increase the capacity of Sydney
which will also soon be developed, and both should Airport to handle future international traffic and alleviate the
guide legislation, regulation and other processes to help need for a second international airport in Sydney.
maximise the number of visitors to Australia and To assist with improving regional access in and around Sydney,
travel/tourism within Australia. it is the submission of the AHA that Newcastle and Canberra
Aviation access to Australia must be based on current airports could accommodate overflow passenger and cargo air
and future demand for all potential visitors. This traffic and that these facilities should be linked to Sydney by a
includes visitors who travel for reasons of leisure, Very Fast Train (VFT).
business, meetings, exhibitions and conventions, to Transport links to and from Melbourne Airport would be
further their education, medical treatment or to visit enhanced with the establishment of a high-speed rail link
friends and relatives. between the city centre and the airport at Tullamarine. The AHA
Australia should adopt a robust process to monitor favours a similar option as part of the redevelopment of Perth
bilateral air service agreements (ASAs) to assess if Airport.
they help or hinder competitive air access to this
country. The AHA believes that a formal process should
be established to enable a review of bilateral
arrangements on an identified transport/tourism corridor
if they are impeding visitor access to Australia. This
should apply a “use it or lose it approach” that could
allow designated airlines to operate on specific routes
between Australia and other countries, even if that
airline is neither based in Australia nor in the country at
the other end of the route or routes. A final decision
should be based on a demonstrable demand for that
service which is not being met by approved carriers and
the assessment of the total net benefit to Australia.
Australian hotels would derive benefits from increased
Australian Licenced Safety, regulatory reform, Emissions, seating capacity on the air route between Australia and The policy contains a statement that the Commonwealth
The Government should recognise the important role „Systems of maintenance‟ schemes, certification standards, The construction or development or redevelopment of any
Aircraft Engineers Domestic, International, Airport Qantas has played as the national airline, its Government‟s spending on Government contracts and competency requirements, in civil and military aviation will be airport must contain reserved space for the construction of
Association (ALAEA) planning, Skills contribution to the economy and the Government‟s domestic air travel will be fair and equitable and allocated on a consistent and aligned. Group or co-operative training maintenance facilities
interest in keeping Qantas as an Australian based formula basis. arrangements should be established using appropriate funding
airline. and incentives.
Australian Local Regional aviation, remote air Supports continuation of subsidies to support services to Should evaluate the policy of devolving responsibility of support
Government Association services, airport planning and remote areas. funding to local governments within the context of the Inter-
development Governmental Agreement Establishing Principles Guiding Inter-
Governmental Relations on Local Government Matters. While
local Government appreciates support given to regional airports
for security etc, there is no strategy behind the support.
Should appropriately consult with local governments and
explicitly state in any decision whether developments are
consistent with state and local plans and if not why they should
proceed. Consideration should be given to charging the
equivalent of rates and developer contributions to councils to
help pay for infrastructure requirements.
Australian Mayoral International air services, Noise, Sydney Airport Capacity: Sydney airport is well beyond Rate equivalent payments and the broader question of Land
Aviation Council Consumer protection, environmental, capacity and is likely to be so long before the expiry in Use Planning for non-aeronautical commercial development on
GA, security 2023/24 of the current Master Plan. The only effective airports - airport operators should not have an unfair competitive
method to improve the international capacity is to reduce or advantage over other property owners. The Department of
displace the domestic capacity to a second airport. The Transport and Regional Services administering the airports‟
limitation on the capacity of Sydney Airport will have “flow on” leases did not take action to require the airports to comply with
effects for other major airports. the provisions of those leases dealing with rate equivalent
payments. When dealing with public money a higher level of
accountability is expected and that Department failed to properly
administer that lease. There have been instances where it has
been alleged that the work projects on airports have been
broken down into its various parts so that the cost does not
exceed the limit of $10 million (now $20 Million) which is the
trigger in the Airports Act to require the preparation of a Draft
Major Development Plan. Such attempts to avoid the provisions
of the Airports Act should be prohibited by the proper
administration of the Act. The Airports Act, at section 94,
nominates the matters which the Minister must have regard to in
deciding whether to approve the plan. None of the matters
includes the effect upon the community. The current Airports
Act does not countenance the possibility that a fatal flaw may be
found in a Draft Major Development Plan at consultation stage
and, therefore, makes no provision for the proponent of such a
Australian Mooney GA, rural regional, CASA-regulatory, There needs to be a federal commitment to the improvement Pilot training could be brought into the HECS scheme. In order to promote aviation there Airports be is deficient
plan to go back to start again. Theneeds to Actadequate access The ADF has been granted exclusive use over a significant
Pilots Association Airport access, security, air traffic and maintenance of the infrastructure. Clearly major to airports. A possible solution to this may be access to existing proportion of airspace which seems unnecessary when compared
(AMPA) management infrastructure (such as air traffic control, radio networks etc) military facilities needs to be considered. There are a number of to other international models even before the relatively small scale
needs to be managed federally. Other components, such as global precedents for the safe, effective use of military airports of the ADFs aviation activities is taken into account. This creates a
local airfields, need more support. by GA. significant inconvenience to GA flights. A commitment needs to be
made to a satellite based GNSS augmentation system and ADS-B.
Given the level of technology currently available, we believe that
the weather information available to pilots in the air is not
acceptable. As the Flightwatch network can be undependable and
does not cover remote areas Real Time weather should be
available. An ideal model would be the XM satellite system
available in the US where near real-time storm information, and
current forecasts are available to pilots without the need for direct
contact with a with an ATC/Flightwatch operator. A number of
airports with ILS are not accessible to GA or require this to be pre-
arranged. The lack of VHF radio coverage is a major concern. The
lack of coverage compromises safety and limits operations (e.g. it
often precludes IFR operations). Surely it is time to fill the gaps in
Australia‟s VHF network so that the whole country has VHF above
Australian Network of Emissions, airport planning Comprehensive environmental assessment of all airport 5000 feet and much more area with coverage to circuit heights.
Environmental expansions and new airports should include comprehensive
Defender‟s Offices Inc
(ANEDO)
evaluation of greenhouse impacts.
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Australian Hotels Climate change and the expectation airlines (and other The Federal Government has indicated that it will
Association (AHA) businesses) will have to (further) cut carbon emissions maintain existing airport curfews. The AHA is
in the near future will have major commercial fundamentally opposed to airport curfews because they
implications for the aviation sector, particularly long-haul reduce the efficient and effective use of airport
destinations, such as Australia. The AHA does not infrastructure and are a barrier to cost-effective air
support the unilateral imposition of a national levy or tax access.
to help tackle this issue. Aviation and the broader
tourism industry need to be seen as an export-exposed
industry and treated accordingly within Australia‟s
proposed emissions trading scheme.
Australian Licenced Aviation maintenance” should be recognised for its Regulatory reform should not lower Australian “Aviation maintenance” should be recognised within the
Aircraft Engineers contribution to air safety. Airlines who use Australian standards of competence, certification, maintenance policy as an essential tool in reducing and managing
Association (ALAEA)
airspace are expected to maximise their contribution to and/or safety. carbon emissions and an airline that performs light and
the Australian economy by establishing and maintaining heavy maintenance of its aircraft within Australia will be
maintenance capabilities within Australia employing given carbon credits in recognition that the efficiency of
Australian based workers and to comply with Australian airframe and engines is being maintained to the
aviation maintenance standards. CASA will acceptable Australian standard so as to maximise fuel
communicate to persons with responsibilities under the burn efficiency.
CAA or its Regulations within a relevant corporation any
concerns, problems or alleged breaches and maintain a
strict regime of inspection, audit and ensure compliance
with the CAA and it‟s Regulations without regard to
commercial or political influences. CASA should remain
party to the ICAO standards whilst recognising they are
the global minimum standard and where Australian
standards are better or higher they will be maintained.
Australian Local
Government Association
Australian Mayoral There is a pressing need for an Aviation Ombudsman Carbon offset schemes will do nothing directly about Complaints about noise and curfew incursions are That aviation security be subject to a comprehensive objective
Aviation Council who could provide a method for dealing with complaints the effects of emissions upon the communities currently recorded by the telephone answering machine review to determine if the current levels of security are
about airports and airlines for which there is no surrounding airports which are currently suffering set up for the purpose by Airservices Australia but there appropriate or necessary.
reasonable avenue of appeal other than the airports deleterious effects from those emissions. The is little evidence that the complaints are taken seriously.
and airlines themselves. emissions trading schemes seem to be little more than There should be a review of the properties surrounding
a permit to go on polluting by paying for the privilege. the major airports to determine if the benefits of the
sound insulation programme which applied to Sydney
Airport could be applied some of those properties.
Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787 aircraft may, in the
future, if it can be demonstrated that they meet the
appropriate controls, become acceptable to operate
outside curfews. The ANEF system is flawed if the
information upon which it is prepared is supplied by the
airport and it is not then subject to any objective review
of its validity. A possible solution restricting aircraft to
very limited approach/departure paths and to treat the
houses effected by noise with appropriate
soundproofing and other measures. If any home could
not be effectively so treated it would be compulsorily
acquired and accommodation found elsewhere for
those residents. At the present time aircraft noise is
“shared” around over so many houses that it is
economically impossible to insulate all of them so there
Australian Mooney The culture that permeates CASA is one that does not is no end in sight to the nuisance caused by aircraft GA pilots face is the lack of a common security access systems
Pilots Association include the concept of the promotion of aviation. The at airports.
(AMPA)
constant changing of rules and regulations is a
disincentive to participating in GA.
Australian Network of The Australian Government must introduce regulatory
Environmental and non-regulatory mechanisms to reduce aviation
Defender‟s Offices Inc
(ANEDO)
emissions. Offset schemes should be limited in use.
Offsets should be limited to projects that are verifiable,
permanent and ecologically sustainable, to ensure
genuine accounting of emissions. Federal Government
guidelines that codify strict offsetting standards should
be introduced. This will ensure that only genuine offsets
are used and will also improve consumer confidence.
Mitigation measures, such as demand side
management, should be the primary focus of
government funding and industry action. Demand
management initiatives include the introduction of a flat-
rate greenhouse charge on domestic flights and a
kerosene tax, both of which will increase costs for
consumers and reduce demand. The Federal
Government should provide funding and facilitate
research into alternative fuels, improved operating
procedures, advances in fuel efficiency and research
into engineering options. The Federal Government
should investigate viable surface-based transport
options to reduce demand for air travel. Potential
proposals include high speed rail links between Sydney,
Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane. Lifestyle and
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Australian Services International, domestic and regional Sees deregulation of industry as . Considers a national airline critical to ensuring continued Supports continued subsidy of services to regional and Supports the introduction of the National Aviation Training Pricing of car parking (and physical locations) and other Focus on commercial development is impacting core
Union air services, skills shortages, airport detrimental to Australian jobs, wages and commitment to servicing domestic network remote communities Standards and seeks its expansion to cover all fields services at airports prohibitive for workers aeronautical business including passenger facilitation.
planning, safety, security, aircraft conditions and contributing to the push to experiencing skill shortages including tourism. Aeronautical infrastructure in need of maintenance and
noise, consumer protection and 'off-shore' work. Also sees deregulation as upgrades
disability standards.
exposing Australian carriers and industry to
unsuitable levels of competition and
threatening safety standards and conditions
through 'flag of convenience' carriers.
Australian Sport support for current safety oversight, Improve risk management approach to classification of airspace
Aviation Confederation consultative risk assessment, ATM and review regularly
(ASAC) strategic planning, asccess to small
airports, airspace, safety, security Need for a strategic Air Traffic Management Plan.
Australian Tourism International air services, airport A rapid unilateral move by Australia to “open skies” ATEC is yet to be convinced of the need for a second
Export Council (ATEC) planning. would lead to an upheaval in the short term, as new international airport within or outside the Sydney basin. Global
entrants “cherry-pick” profitable routes (with a strong experience in regional airport development sustains a strong
business travel mix) to the possible detriment of less argument that market forces should be allowed to operate with
profitable routes with a stronger leisure travel mix. respect to the further development of Newcastle and Canberra
Supportive the progressive liberalisation of our aviation airports. To this end, ATEC also supports the investigation by
markets as long as it leads to sustainable benefits for the Western Australian Government into whether market forces
the tourism industry. Any decisions need to be mindful would support a domestic and international-capable airport for
of, if not subject to, the commercial interests of Qantas the Margaret River region, and fully endorses the ongoing
(and Virgin Blue) and the government should vigorously process for Broome International Airport to develop a service to
pursue liberal access to foreign markets on behalf of Singapore.
the Qantas Group and the Virgin Group. ATEC
welcomes the participation in Australia of many foreign
carriers. We also welcome the entry of new carriers,
mainly from Asia, the Americas and the GCC, and “low-
cost” carriers from the Asia-Pacific region. A
sustainable competitive mix of profitable national and
foreign carriers is critical to the future of Australia‟s
tourism industry.
Australian Unmanned Unmanned aircraft systems and Seeks recognition that unmanned aerial
Aircraft Systems (UAS regulatory oversight including R&D. system industry exists and that it is a
Australia) Provides ten letters of endorsement growing component of the aviation
for position paper provided by UAS community. Seeks a commitment to work
Australia.
with the UAS industry to collaboratively
explore regulatory issues by funding
research and the establishment of
dedicated UAS program function within
CASA and Airservices
Australian Workers‟ regional regulation, training and The Australian Government establishes a national review into That the Department of Education, Employment Relations,
Union safety regional aviation services and develops a national strategy to establish a review into apprenticeships within the aviation sector
support Australia‟s regional communities that includes airport and develop a new strategy with all stakeholders that will
development, regional route planning, and fuel cost review. encourage young Australians to enter the industry and retain
them long term.
That the Department of Transport in association with the Civil
Aviation Safety Authority develop a new training program and
licensing scheme that involves multi level licensing for Australian
nationals.
Aviation Maintenance, International - safety & competition; Aviation must be treated not separately, but The past fixation with competition will not improve air Deregulation has not benefited the community on other than Major regional centres should have a regulated system to Trade qualifications for LAME's must be compatible with North Privatisation of airports has been a failure, with owners There should be national building codes for all commercial and
Repair & Overhaul deregulation;GA & regional regulate & as part of a government National Transport services to and from Australia or support an Australian major east coast routes. There are not enough passengers support their region and small regional centres may need America and Europe and CASA should recognise a national extracting 'enormous' profits and airlines suffering increasing private buildings within a specified radius of an aerodrome. Most
Business Assoc support; skills & qualifications;
(AMROBA)
Policy, addressing all modes of transport. based industry. The Government should be negotiating available to regional and remote areas to support a free government assistance to provide air services to their industry trade qualification system that enables industry wide costs. Government assistance should be provided for privately, not so much community, owned airports charge
infrastructure; insurance on all with other Asia Pacific countries to adopt similar market. community. Governments should return to licensing operators employability and transportable qualifications. CASA should aerodrome maintenance and improvements based on the excessive fees to maximise returns to share holders. There is
aircraft; harmonise security standards
regulatory and business standards for all operators in to regional and remote areas to remove competition. This have a licensing system based on globally acceptable trade ability of community owned aerodrome operators to attract little transparency and resident businesses are forced to accept
the region. Opening markets usually means safer would enable operators to invest in new aircraft. Australia qualifications. Aviation maintenance training should be under the aviation business, as in the US. their costs or leave the aerodrome.
operators will reduce costs, sometimes affecting safety should adopt a free market to support an air taxi system, like Transport& logistics Industries Skills Council, with skills training
standards, to compete with low cost carriers. The cost in the US, utilising aircraft no older than 20 years. This would for other transport modes.
of spreading border control capabilities to regional remove ageing aircraft from the market and provide
aerodromes would far exceed the benefits. competition to airlines that are maintaining unprofitable
regional services. GA is still over regulated, preventing
growth. It needs to be deregulated, like in the US and NZ.
Aviation Safety Forum Safety, skills shortages, infrastructure Lessons to be learnt from international practices of Early consultation with CASA on proposed development to Of the view Airspace Act and Policy Statement be permitted to
and liberalisation safety regulators ensure safety issues addressed under a project-specific risk work through a cycle before policy settings are examined.
A number of observations and management approach Supports use of new technologies.
recommendations on operational
CASA issues that may warrant
individual consideration outside of the
NAPS process
Aviation Safety Safety; CASA Board Considers CASA should maintain a strict approach to Considers safety measures for regional RPT should Identifies skills shortages as a major challenge for safety.
Foundation Australasia foreign operators safety standards and AOC acknowledge low capacity aircraft can pose additional safety
surveillance. risks.
Aviation Sunshine Coast International, domestic and regional Supports application of 'Regional Package' and Supports deregulation Air connectivity to capitals is essential of social and economic Sees a need for improved training facilities and financial Airports need protection from encroachment, particularly Supports current network pricing for ATM and ARFFs.
Inc services, skills, airport planning suggests dispersal of border services to regional ports sustainability. Sees a devolution from a Federal responsibility assistance to address the pilot shortage including flight regional and GA airports, through legislated protection for noise
including noise, and security under network pricing model to encourage carriers to a local govt one without commensurate funding and instructors. corridors and airspace for both current and future airport needs.
support from Federal or state govts. Suggests a regional
airport infrastructure fund to ensure sustainability of services.
Recommends 'second tier' airports at regional centres must
be treated separately from capital city airports under
regulatory regimes. Sees access to capital city airports by
GA as restricted and has concerns over ongoing viability of
sector due to fuel prices, aging aircraft and poor infrastructure
planning.
Ban Aircraft Over Airport noise
Residential Brisbane
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Australian Services Views the airlines focus on profit over safety as Sees drive for competition as detracting from measures Suggests review of arbitrary curfew measures to Sees consumer awareness of ticket restrictions for Provision of appropriate equipment, training and Concerned that adequate screening of pax, baggage and cargo
Union detrimental to safety standards and considers that if to address environmental issues balance amenity of community with needs of the 24 travel on LCCs as crucial and onus is on industry and infrastructure needed in order to facilitate movement of not occurring at regional airports and sees it as a Govt, not
liberalisation agenda pursued it should be with countries hour economy, particularly air freight. Govt to promote disabled pax industry, issue to address. Sees lack of customer interface and
that have strong safety records. Considers 'air rage' a ID requirements, eg through self-check kiosks, as flaws in
risk to worker safety and recommends improved layered security regime. Considers air cargo screening requires
passenger facilitation, signage warning of penalties and improvement along with consultation on security measures.
training of staff. Recommends streamline of ASIC renewal process for on-going
employees.
Australian Sport 1. Increased funding for self-administration. Security requirements have not been risk based and have been
Aviation Confederation 2. Increase auditing by CASA detrimental to industry.
(ASAC)
3. Introduce auditing by ATSB
4. Modernise safety systems to place greater
responsibility on pilots rather then the regulator
4. A National Training School should be set up with
responsibility for Instructor and instructing standards.
This organisation should contain a joint Industry/CASA
National Safety and Training Panel with the
responsibility to recommend competency standards
and instructional techniques and oversee this changed
level of responsibility towards SMS systems for pilots.
Self administration should not be adopted as a cost
saving measure, rather as a means of improving safety.
Supports a CASA Board.
ODLP needs resources to expedite drafting of
regulations.
Australian Tourism
Export Council (ATEC)
Australian Unmanned Considers CASA leadership in the arena of unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS aircraft a positive that has recently been overtaken by
Australia)
international development. Seeks review of
airworthiness certificate impediments to the operation
of UAS in Australia.
Australian Workers‟ That the Australian Government establish an inquiry into
Union the impact of outsourcing aviation maintenance to
foreign countries and develop a strategy in partnership
with all stakeholder that will encourage the long term
sustainability of aviation maintenance in Australia.
Aviation Maintenance, Australia should do what Canada has done and All aircraft should be required to have at least third party Australia's security standards should harmonise with the countries
Repair & Overhaul develop a complete aviation system that fits into property insurance. that aircraft directly fly to and from and Australia must work with
Business Assoc
(AMROBA)
Australian legislative practices, style and format, not a foreign countries to standardise security standards. Currently,
conglomeration of regulations based on FAA, EASA security provisions at regional and remote aerodromes are no
and unique Australian regulations. more than a political stunt. Nobody has identified a real threat in
dealing with the small aircraft sector. Security should be based
on identified risk, not one size fits all. Industry should not have to
bear the cost of security. It is the Government's responsibility to
provide the necessary policing and enforcement agencies to
protect the public. Frequent travellers should be able to obtain a
security clearance that enables them to access a simpler security
check at airports. Freight forwarders and their staff should be
security cleared to the same level as other airside personnel.
Aviation Safety Forum Considers CASA can better relate to stakeholders, Sees merit in the reintroduction of CASA Board. Pace
including working relationships across Govt, through of reform can be improved through resourcing by Govt
consultation, communication and education leading to or issuing Civil Aviation Orders to implement pending
improved safety outcomes enactment of legislation.
Aviation Safety Considers ICAO 'Global Aviation Safety Roadmap', Supports introduction of a board for CASA if its
Foundation Australasia with an emphasis on SMS, should be the framework for composition is balanced between industry experience
Australian regime and supports international and governance skills. Sees merit in a consultative
harmonisation and mutual recognition through Bilateral body between the board and industry such as the
Aviation Safety Agreements. Aviation Safety Forum. Acknowledges complex role of
safety regulator and eductator and sees merit in
continuation of measures to foster industry outreach
and enforcement such as self-regulation where
appropriate, awareness raising and consultation,
streamlined regulatory practices and strong
enforcement action where warranted. Supports
outcomes focussed regulatory approach in partnership
with industry and sees the growth in aviation industry as
a challenge to be met with a dynamic approach to
regulation including mechanisms to promote self
regulation by industry where appropriate.
Aviation Sunshine Coast Supports ongoing regulatory reform and suggests the Sees a need for international guidelines to monitor and Considers AS 2021 & ANEF to have failed as effective Considers the Dept has failed to consult effectively on strategic
Inc process be extended to security report on effectiveness of measures and considers land use planning tools and recommends a better security issues and views the application of measures to regional
accreditation of local off-set projects will make model be developed to protect airports and inform aviation and airports as arbitrary. Sees cost imposition of
measures more accessible to regional communities. communities including information for prospective measures at regional airports to be disproportionate for no
purchasers of noise affected property. tangible security outcome, particularly CBS and airside
inspection. Sees security as a Federal responsibility and
suggests resumption of responsibility for security or subsidisation
of costs. Considers investigation in necessary of network pricing
models, standardisation of costing models for mandatory
measures and evaluation of charging regime for in relation to
future planning and cost recovery from airlines. Suggests threat
assessments need to be prepared for each airport and operator
to provide the basis for security measures rather than application
of 'one size fits all' approach. Mandatory technological solutions
need to be considered where risk and cost benefit can be
demonstrated by the regulator.
Ban Aircraft Over Concerns over community impact of parallel runway at
Residential Brisbane Brisbane and recommends a curfew be imposed.
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Bankstown Airport Bankstown Airport and its role in Bankstown Airport has the potential for direct services to such Passenger operations will generate a range of new employment Integration of Bankstown (multi-use), Kingsford Smith (high Currently ATM is based on a segmented approach for each airport
Limited development of Western Sydney cities as Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. Importantly, opportunities in maintenance, customer service, operations, quality gateway pax), Camden (light sport and recreational) and in the Sydney basin. Sharing load to Bankstown can better manage
Bankstown Airport can be developed as a hub operation for security, catering and manufacturing. Richmond Airports (defence, freighters). Approval processes for congestion.
services from regional NSW connecting through Bankstown to non - aeronautical development should not be increased. Non
these major cities. aviation complementary developments are essential for
maintaining infrastructure, especially GA.
Bankstown Airport Out - Airport planning, specifically Believes a second Sydney airport outside of the Basin Believes all privatised airports should pay rates equivalent and
Tourism In Bankstown and second Syd airport, necessary and recommends evaluation of site at Goulburn. urban services fees under the 'user pays' principles. Seeks a
and security All international traffic should be relocated to the new site cap on movements and 7-7 curfew at Bankstown and its closer
with domestic, regional and freight activities consolidated at within a 5-10 year time frame
KSA.
Bankstown City Council Airport planning, noise, security Bankstown Council supports continuing operation of Fundamental problems with the current airport planning regime
Bankstown Airport as a GA facility but opposes any proposal include:
to cater for expanded RPT growth for Sydney, outside of ·The continued exemption of commercial development at
what is currently approved in the Airport Master Plan airports from state and local planning laws - resulting in
developments which may be inconsistent or incompatible with
surrounding developments or local growth strategies.
· The absence of any developer contributions regime to ensure
that Airport Lessee Companies (ALCs), and not the local
ratepayers, pay for the enhanced infrastructure costs of their
developments.
· The inadequate community consultation, lack of transparency
and public accountability in the development approval process
for developments worth less than $20 million.
· The inadequate planning assessment, which fails to consider
impacts of airport development on environment, amenity,
infrastructure, properties and business in surrounding areas.
· Ineffective master planning and development approval process
resulting in unrestrained retail development at airports at the
expense of future aviation expansion needs.
Baulkham Hills Shire Infrastructure, airport planning and Investigations ought to be carried out into providing additional The MOU with Bankstown Council model used for Bankstown
Council development. capacity for Sydney by using the Richmond RAAF Base for Airport is an appropriate framework for consultation and
small scale commercial operations, similar to Williamtown planning with local councils. Local, State and Federal transport
where commercial flights operate without compromising projects need to be linked, planned and integrated so that the
military operations. ability of aviation infrastructure to expand is not compromised
and, conversely, expansion of aviation infrastructure does not
lead to overloading of local infrastructure. Also diversification of
airports to retail uses can have detrimental impacts on local
centres and early communication is essential.
Board of Airline International, infrastructure, safety, air Aviation policy should accept that governments cannot Cross subsidisation of regional services by charges on Government has a role to play in assisting in the investment in To deal with the emerging problem of uncontrolled retail The Government should follow ICAO principles and put the onus BARA generally supports the deployment of ADS-B and GNSS
Representatives of traffic management, climate change, selectively encourage the development of non-capital international or domestic trunk route services will damage skills for the aviation industry. A nationally coordinated approach expansion at international terminals, the ACCC's quality of on the proponent to demonstrate that a development will not technologies, but opposes any cross subsidisation by airlines of the
Australia (BARA) noise, consumer protection, disability city gateways contrary to market forces, unless competition, reduce efficiency and become unsustainable if to promoting Australia internationally as a centre of excellence service monitoring should give specific consideration to the adversely interfere with operations, rather than the Department costs of retaining redundant facilities to support military operations
standards, compensation, aviation supported by subsidies and incentives. Any such there is a downturn in demand for those services from which for training should be considered, as should removing barriers to relative distribution of terminal areas between retail and having to demonstrate that it will. CASA is not active enough or "cross industry" funding to assist the GA industry with the
charges, security, border control.
subsidies should be transparent and direct, without the subsidy is extracted. BARA is concerned about the ACCC entry to training programs. Taxation and skills training policy aeronautical operations. freight facilities should also be and the regulations should be strengthened to require it to transition. Also, network pricing should be avoided for ATM
cross subsidy from other aviation stakeholders. acceptance of network pricing for ARFFS and the precedent need to be complementary so the cost of investment in training included in this monitoring. The light handed regulatory policy provide safety advice on all development applications. A priority services.
Similarly, making access to major city airports that this could set for the provision of other services, including is minimised. now in place has sufficiently clear pricing principles to deliver for the NAPS should be procedures for improving planning and
conditional on serving a regional port distorts the navigation services. airport charges that are reasonable. However, a more robust coordination of airport development parameters between
market. approach to price monitoring and reregulation is required. Commonwealth, State and local governments. The nomination
The passenger movement charge is an inefficient funding of a second Sydney airport site needs urgent consideration.
mechanism and should be abolished. Options near to Sydney include Newcastle or Richmond and
expansion of the existing airport to Kurnell. A greenfield site is
another alternative. BARA does not advocate a particular option
at this time.
Boeing Australia International, skills needs, Boeing support liberalisation and believes Australia The Government should increase funding for universities and National, state and local governments need to consider long Australia has and should continue to be a leader in introducing new
Holdings infrastructure and planning, ATM, should grant beyond rights to Asia, the ME and the US. TAFE's for engineering and trade training. term airport capacity growth needs before permitting residential technologies, such as ADS-B and GNSS. Australia should also
safety, climate change, security. More competition on these routes will drive increased development close to the airport. continue to focus on global interoperability.
trade and investment and further propel economic
growth.
Briggs Aerospace GA, security, skills, safety, airport Pilot training does not include business training, leading to the There is no pilot shortage, most pilots are finding it hard to get a Landing fees have increased. Non aviation property
Technologies planning. GA industry being not being quipped to run businesses or job. Also Australian based airlines still require much more flight development on airports hampers the growth of aviation.
market themselves. experience compared to overseas airlines. Pilots are Marketing of aviation at airports is not happening leading to the
discriminated against as training is not subsidised. decay of airports and airports being rundown and sold-off for
non-aviation purposes.
Brisbane Airport Airport planning and infrastructure Key economic driver of employment and Supports competition and liberalisation particularly for Supports current policy Sees maintenance of viable sector as important to insulate Supports current Federal planning regime and seeks nationally
Privatisation has directly resulted in significant, private sector
Corporation investment, noise management, services hub carriers and emerging markets such as China and capital city airports from aging aircraft and ancillary services consistent standards for statutory planning documents. Looking
investment in aviation infrastructure. Airport and off-airport
competition and liberalisation, security India and automatic 'own stopover' traffic in ASAs. for greater coordination of off-airport land use planning to
planning needs to recognise the regional role of airport as
and emissions Urges cautionary approach to liberalisation of cargo strategic infrastructure prevent residential creep and high-rise encroachment on
services airspace
Burnie Airport Regional and GA, skills, airport The policy should express the economic and social It is becoming increasingly difficult to retain airfield staff at The AWP must recognise that airports are the risk takers of Government needs to give certainty that investment in
Corporation planning and development, safety, importance of aviation in regional Australia & also recognise regional airports. Without local airport expertise there can be no the industry and infrastructure investments cannot be moved. infrastructure will be protected and not devalued.
emissions and climate change, that there are a number of privately owned/operated airfields RPT services. In the longer term we may need to consider Better enforcement mechanisms needed for airport planning.
aircraft noise, aviation security. that receive no financial support from any government and assisted training schemes, such as HECS type schemes or Airport charges are only a small part airline expenses, given the
are also provide essential services. Policy should support incentives to remain in rural areas similar to the Rural Doctors huge capital investments required, it could be argued that the
these facilities & assist with provision of long term vital Scheme. airports are currently under charging.
infrastructure such as runways. A more active and integrated planning approach should be
We have a Roads to Recovery Program, why not an Airports taken in regards to airport planning, particularly in terms of road
to Recovery Program? Regional airlines are often in a access to airports.
dominant or monopoly position when dealing with regional
airports.
Cairns Airport and International, regional and GA, ATM, Offering beyond rights to international airlines out of While region specific marketing should ultimately be Economic efficiency supports location specific, cost reflective
Tourism Tropical North security. regional airports would provide greater impetus for undertaken by regional bodies, to the extent that the Federal pricing. However, equity or regional development considerations
Queensland
airlines to offer such routes. Triangulation rights with Government seeks to pursue regional development objectives may suggest something more akin to network pricing (or targeted
major airports could also increase services at regional in areas that are highly tourism dependent, there is a strong subsidies). If airport charges are not to pose an impediment to
airports. If international airlines constrained by their case for Federal Government marketing assistance. regional airports competing with capital city hubs for international
allowable capacity into the four major airports could flights, then a model that does not produce significant price
augment their limit through a route to a regional airport, differentials between the two is necessary.
where capacity to the major airport was increased by
the number od services to regional destinations, this
would provide an incentive for those airlines to offer
services to regional airports. Carriers with an Australian
AOC, irrespective of principal place of business or
ownership, should be permitted to operate international
services at regional airports. Australian society not
passengers benefit from the Passenger Movement
Charge (PMC) and it is an unwarranted impost on the
tourism industry, with a disproportionate impact on
regional airports. There is a strong case for Federal
funding of the PMC.
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organisation/ 3 Aviation safety 3.1 safety regulation & regulatory reform 4 Customer & community protection - addressing 4.1 aviation emissions and climate change 4.2 aircraft noise 4.3 consumer protection 4.4 disability standards 4.5 compensation arrangements in the event of an 5. Aviation Security
Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Bankstown Airport Better management of ATM and integration of airports The introduction of passenger services at Bankstown
Limited will make movements more efficient and reduce would be matched with additional noise management
environmental impacts. procedures and wide community consultation
concerning off airport impact.
Bankstown Airport Out - Considers current airport-managed community Seeks a cap on movements at Bankstown Considers urgent review of security at secondary airports is
Tourism In consultation process to be ineffective. required with a view to upgrading measures
Bankstown City Council 1. Australia should continue to work through ICAO and 1. The Airports Act 1996 should be amended to require An immediate independent security and risk assessment of the
with other international aviation stakeholders to ensure airports, including major secondary and GA airports to: Bankstown Airport (and other similar airports) should be
implementation of voluntary industry initiatives for (a) Review and remodel ANEF contours every five undertaken and appropriate security measures such as fencing,
emissions reduction, including advanced technology, years. CCTV surveillance and other appropriate measures should be
fuel efficiency, and operational improvements. (b) Produce and publish revised ANEF and N60 or N70 considered, with an ongoing commitment to investment in
2. Once a positive evaluation of the EU ETS for contours every five years. security and risk management at the Airport.
aviation is available, Australia should consider (c) Develop and make available to public detailed and For secondary airports with considerable forecast growth in
replicating it. easy-to-understand information including flight path movements, including passenger movements:
3. As planned by the European Commission, light maps, and respite charts on current and proposed flight (a) A series of protocols, under an overall emergency
aircraft, military, police, air ambulance, customs, flights paths within 30 nautical miles of an airport. management framework, need to be established that would
on state business, training or testing flights may be 2. The 'endorsement' process for technical accuracy of provide details as to how the Airport would manage an incident
exempted from the emissions trading scheme. ANEFs undertaken by Airservices Australia be and allocate roles and responsibilities to various emergency
enhanced and made comprehensive to also include a support services to ensure adequate preparedness, response
check for soundness of assumptions and forecasts and recovery.
used by airports for developing these. (b) The feasibility of establishing an on-site emergency response
3. Noise management experience gained at Sydney unit to provide initial response during an incident may be
Airport through community and council participation and investigated.
initiatives under its noise abatement and sharing regime
called the LTOP (Long Term Operating Plan), which
included publishing of detailed flight path maps for the
community, provision of 'respite' or break from aircraft
noise, noise sharing between suburbs, and rotational
use of runways should be considered for use in major
secondary or GA airports including Bankstown, where
practicable.
4. A curfew (11pm - 6am) which effectively prohibits
night time aircraft movements would be Council's
preferred option for Bankstown Airport. However, if a
curfew is not feasible, a night time movement cap be
introduced in major secondary or GA airports like
Baulkham Hills Shire Bankstown to protect surrounding communities from
Council
Board of Airline High priority needs to be given to completion of the Environmental benefit from taxes and charges is very Curfews should be avoided as far as possible and not Any guidelines regarding disability standards must be BARA has endorsed the Government's amendments to Aviation security legislation and regulations require review to
Representatives of CASA reform process, with the CASRs to be revised uncertain, reducing the capacity of airlines to invest in be used as a first resource. mode specific to take account of the unique the legislation to bring into law in Australia the provisions remove unnecessarily restrictive interference in airline operations
Australia (BARA)
where necessary to provide uniformity with other newer, cleaner equipment. What is needed is a circumstances applicable to air transport and must be of the Montreal Convention. BARA believes that the due to security procedures that deliver little if any security benefit.
national aviation safety authorities' legislation and ICAO properly designed ETS, with equal obligations to other developed in consultation with industry. current family support provisions set out in the
terminology. The ATSB should be completely separate industries and globally harmonised. Department's Family Support Code represent appropriate
from other agencies and CASA should not be involved minimum requirements to be adopted by the airlines.
in safety investigations.
Boeing Australia Australia is world leader in aviation safety. To remain a Boeing recognises that climate change is a serious It is important that a risk management approach that is taken to
Holdings leader, CASA would be wise to strengthen its problem and that a global approach needs to be taken. ensure that limited resources are being effectively applied and
involvement in ICAO in order to set the future direction Boeing supports mandatory yet flexible frameworks to the commercial aviation industry is in fact truly more secure.
in a manner that supports the national regulatory address carbon emissions. ATM improvements
framework and thereby the industry as a whole. It is represent the greatest short term opportunity for
important that CASA work closely with industry, using significant reductions by streamlining routes and
the Global Aviation Safety Roadmap adopted by ICAO. reducing delays.
South East Asia would benefit from more Australian
participation in developing a strengthened regional
safety plan.
Briggs Aerospace There is no on-site ARFFS provided at Bankstown ASIC cards are expensive, with no low-income discount and time
Technologies airport. This is a busy training airport with some RPT consuming to obtain.
services- safety risk. Should reduce CASA‟s
responsibility for safety and put more emphasis on
pilots self-policing. Endorsement fees set by CASA are
too high. Different endorsements are also required for
similar aircraft. Recommends that CASA should adopt
the US system where one endorsement covers a
similar genre of aircraft. There is no institution to police
bad flying clubs/schools.
Brisbane Airport Need to manage disproportionate taxes and measures Need for improved noise modelling and national Opposes increase to Passenger Movement Charge on Requires more intelligence, risk-based approach to better target
Corporation the industry is subjected to with regard to its emissions standards, including curfew, to better inform off-airport grounds it over-recovers actual facilitation and border resources. Air cargo sector requires attention. Does not support
planning. Sees ANEF as a tool open to interpretation control services provided which consistently require cross-subsidies to recover security costs.
to support incompatible off-airport land use planning. increased resourcing from Govt
Burnie Airport The Government needs to clearly outline what CASA's The party that is responsible for and has operational There are flaws in state government planning policies Security measures at major capital airports should not be
Corporation role is and then resource them accordingly. control over emissions should account for and report meaning that local governments are not required to necessarily applied at regional airports. Security should be based
the emissions. Should airports exceed the established implement controls under AS2021 and that residential on risk, not necessarily whether an aircraft is jet or turboprop and
threshold they will trade in the ETS for credits to meet developments are encroaching to closely to airports. we risk assessments include cost-benefit analysis. As security
their requirements. Clear and enforceable legislation should be screening at regional airports benefits major destination cities, a
implemented to enforce the requirements of the ANEF national ticket levy should be implemented and paid to screening
(or its replacement). authorities.
Cairns Airport and Airport security is increasingly becoming national security and
Tourism Tropical North passengers, while part beneficiaries, are bearing the cost of a
Queensland
broader national security campaign. Security charges are largely
misdirected and, particularly in the light of other cost pressures
within the industry, are an undesirable burden on international
travellers. Accordingly, there is a strong case for the Federal
government to fund mandated security costs.
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organisation/ Areas covered in submission: 1 Australian aviation industry 1.1 International services 1.2 Domestic services 1.3 regional & general aviation 1.4 addressing skills needs in aviation industry 2 Aviation infrastructure 2.1 airport planning and development 2.2 air traffic management
Individuals' name summary/key words
Cairns Community Disability access
Legal Centre Inc
Canberra Business Importance of Canberra Airport to Canberra Business Council stresses the critical importance of
Council local and national economy. Canberra International Airport (CIA) as a stimulant to continued
growth in Canberra and across the Capital Region. It is
fundamental to the future development of Canberra as the
nation‟s capital and a unique world city. It is also fundamental to
the growth of Queanbeyan, which is “joined at the hip” to
Canberra in terms of its economy. It is a significant determinant
in the economic growth of Yass, Goulburn, Cooma and the
region to the coast.
Canberra Business Council strongly supports the
development of world-class terminal facilities to stimulate
developments in the volume and types of passenger and freight
traffic.
Canberra Business Council urges CIA to continue its high level
of co-operation with the airlines to develop the terminal and its
approaches as a gateway to the ACT so that it stands out
among international terminals around the world as memorable
and impressive.
Canberra Business Council strongly opposes the institution of
a curfew on the Canberra International Airport, which would
hamper the full economic growth potential of Canberra and the
Capital region, particularly Queanbeyan.
Casino Canberra Ltd Canberra Airport - support for airport Supports international services to Canberra Canberra Canberra Council notesin attracting aircraft currently
Supports Business Airport's role that freight tourists to
and international services Canberra as an important economic benefit.
CEAC Inc Noise, international, security, GA, In relation to the above questions CEAC considers that If all the costs are taken into consideration, viz the costs of The majority of airports in Australia are now operated by the CEAC is most concerned about the flight path conflict between
environment, safety, ATM international air services should only use major airports Airservices and other Federal Government aviation bodies private sector therefore there is absolutely no valid or logical Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport. There have been
that have the requisite security infrastructure in place that provide services to the industry, then the general aviation reason that these operators are not compelled to pay State numerous incidents where aircraft have attempted to land at
and that these airports should have a substantial sector is certainly not paying its way. It is freeloading on Government taxes, such as Land Tax and rates to local Essendon Airport with the pilots thinking that it was Melbourne
barrier/ buffer between the airport and surrounding taxpayers and ratepayers. governments. It is not right that airports such as Essendon Airport and vice versa.
residential areas. Airports such as Essendon Airport Airport can freeload on others in the community who pay their
should not be permitted to have international flight taxes and rates. Government bodies, such as Vicroads, that
traffic irrespective of whether it is passenger or freight. own land beside airports should not be permitted to sell such
land as „residential land‟ (as it has) but instead this land should
be turned into a green buffer between the airport and residential
properties. The planning and development process completely
fails to ensure that the rights of the local community are
protected. It contravenes the principle of natural justice by
preventing the usual third party appeal process. In the Master
Planning Process, Airports should be compelled to send a letter
to every householder within a 2-kilometre radius of the airport.
Consultation meetings should properly publicised and held after
hours when the majority of people could attend. The planning
and development process under the Airports Act in relation to
Essendon Airport has been a dismal failure. It does not integrate
into the planning objectives of the State Government‟s 2030
Vision or the Moonee Valley Strategic Plan. Relevant State
Central Queensland Supports the continuation of the combination of commercial Government and local authorities should be tasked to oversee
Regional Development Remote and emergency air services, and government subsidy for rural and remote air services.
Australia Committee infrastructure upgrades and security Governments, as a community service obligation, should
at Gladstone and Emerald provide financial assistance to ensure that landing lights are
standard equipment at remote aerodromes. Consideration
should also be given to assisting remote and local
governments to ensure landing strips are fenced for safety
purposes. Attention is drawn to the need for substantial
infrastructure upgrades to Gladstone and Emerald Airports.
Chamber of Commerce Regional, skills shortages, noise, The current regulatory framework in WA which restricts The Federal Government should introduce a HECS-HELP
& Industry Western climate change, security competition is not in the public interest, especially in the scheme to help address the costs of pilot accreditation and
Australia
current climate of fast economic growth. review restrictions imposed by CASA. The airlines should do
more to retain trainee pilots that could include paying for
training.
City of Geraldton- Regional and GA WA regulation of intra-state routes means RPT pax are
Greenough forced to subsidise smaller ports. Restrictions are placed on a
2nd Geraldton-Perth RPT provider which do not apply to
incumbent providers. Government should have a responsibility
to ensure air transport access to remote communities.
Remoteness should be based on kms to nearest RPT,
distance from capital city, population, road access. Where
necessary infrastructure and air services should be
Government subsidised. This could be achieved by a ticket
levy on all passenger movements.
City of Holdfast Bay MDP, noise, Adelaide Airport Incorporation of the assessment if non-aviation related
development within state planning regimes to ensure that airport
development is better integrated with surrounding communities.
Improving the way in which airports consult with local authorities
and communities by prescribing a minimum level of information
that is to be provided for new development proposals which is
consistent with state planning requirements.
City of Kingston Airport planning, noise The City of Kingston considers that proper consideration of state
and local government strategic planning needs to be integrated
into the planning process for federal airports (focus on
Moorabbin).
The Federal Government needs to be more explicit about where
the balance lies between aeronautical and non-aeronautical
development ion long term planning.
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organisation/ 3 Aviation safety 3.1 safety regulation & regulatory reform 4 Customer & community protection - addressing 4.1 aviation emissions and climate change 4.2 aircraft noise 4.3 consumer protection 4.4 disability standards 4.5 compensation arrangements in the event of an 5. Aviation Security
Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Cairns Community Evidence through case studies noted in the Flight
Legal Centre Inc Closed report supports the contention that air travel has
actually been made more difficult for passengers with
disabilities.
Recommendations:
1 that separate legislation which safeguards the rights
of airline passengers with disabilities is enacted.
2 regarding appointment of modal sub-committees
should be expanded to not only develop Guidelines
under the Transport Standards, but to redraft the
Transport Standards itself into a modality based
document
3 regarding a national labelling scheme for mobility aids
will have no practical effect as the current Transport
Standards contain no limits on the type, size or weight
of mobility aids that are required to be transported.
4 regarding power of the Human Rights and Equal
Opportunity Commission (HREOC‟) to refer cases of
breaches of the Transport Standards directly to the
Federal Court should be clarified to include power to
initiate investigations into suspected breaches. See our
further views on this recommendation below.
5 regarding mandatory reporting framework for
Commonwealth, State and Territory governments
should be expanded to also require air operators and
providers to report to the Minister on their compliance
with the Transport Standards.
6 regarding Australian Bureau of Statistics collection of
data relating to public patronage of public transport by
people with disabilities may assist with quantitative data
to reflect recommended mandatory reporting.
However, it would prove more useful if the questions
Canberra Business also canvassed particular barriers to use of public
Council
Casino Canberra Ltd
CEAC Inc There have been a remarkable number of aircraft Where the Federal Government has a role is, in light of Residents are experiencing an increase in jet aircraft Regional or non-major airports such as Essendon Airport that
incidents arising from the flight path conflict between the growing scarcity of fossil fuels and global warming, (large and small) that are replacing light planes. There want to encourage corporate jet aircraft and other passenger and
Essendon Airport and Melbourne Airport. Aircraft using to make it obligatory, that operators utilise aircraft that has also been a substantial increase in the number of freight services should have the same level of security and safety
Essendon Airport, particularly older aircraft, should be are fuel-efficient and that less efficient aircraft should helicopters using the airport as their base. Overall this measures as those adopted by major airports. Passenger
fitted with technology warning the pilots that they are not be allowed to fly. The aviation industry should pay has impacted adversely on the health and general screening requirements should be expanded to cover non-jet
straying to close to other aircraft in flight. There is no for the whole impact that it has on the environment. quality of life of local residents. CEAC wants to see the aircraft irrespective of capacity, speed or weight. Security
fire and emergency services at this airport, this service This should not be limited to carbon emissions but complete cessation of aviation activities at Essendon systems should encompass all passenger flights whether regular
should be reintroduced at EAPL‟s cost whilst the airport should also include compensation for noise and Airport within 3 years. The „Clayton‟s curfew‟ at or charter. CEAC would like to see the airport operators
remains in operation. This airport is surrounded by a amenity impacts on local communities. The charging Essendon Airport only precludes jet aircraft and a small contributing more to the total cost of security.
densely populated residential area, EAPL has system should be of a robust construction ensuring that number of aircraft exceeding a certain weight. Noisy
shortened the runways and there is no over-run safety the polluter really pays. The Federal Government and aircraft (including helicopters) fly in and out 24 hours
area, therefore there is simply nowhere to go for a pilot other governments should encourage the investment in day causing significant disturbance to families. A strong
in an emergency situation. Strongly oppose self- and use of alternate low energy modes of transport. curfew should be in place which would not permit
administration by parts of the aviation industry, Rail services between capital cities should be upgraded aircraft movements daily between 10pm to 7am.
especially the marginal operators in the general aviation and improved. Airports such as Essendon Airport that are
sector. We also encourage the Federal Government to inappropriately located too close to residential
increase the regulatory oversight of aviation operators properties should be closed. The existing noise
particularly those that operate from non-major airports. enquiry/complaint services are a toothless tiger and the
It is our view that these smaller players are not employees of that service have confirmed this to CEAC
receiving the scrutiny by safety regulators, which we representatives. Most people in the community are not
believe to be warranted. aware of the service and those that are think it‟s a
waste of time lodging a complaint because nothing ever
Central Queensland happens. Consideration may be given to increased security, including
Regional Development passenger and baggage screening, at Gladstone and Emerald
Australia Committee
Airports.
Chamber of Commerce Airlines should follow the lead of Qantas and reassess To maximise access to overseas markets for Perth The AFP should adopt a risk assessment approach to airport
& Industry Western flight paths to improve efficiency, introduce more fuel Airport, improved land planning use will eliminate the security to ease compliance cost burdens on regional airports
Australia
efficient engines and carry less fuel where practicable. need to introduce curfews. and airlines at low risk.
Airport infrastructure should be improved to reduce
waiting times.
City of Geraldton- The introduction of checked back screening to regional airports is
Greenough cost prohibitive. Currently RPT jets have CBS requirements
whereas charter and large capacity turbo prop RPT do not have
these same requirements.
City of Holdfast Bay Through legislation, make it mandatory for new
residential development in areas affected by aircraft
noise to meet an appropriate noise attenuation
standard.
Establishing government and airport sponsored
community education and funding programs to assist
affected communties to implement best practice noise
attenuation measures in new and existing residential
buildings to reduce the impacts of aircraft noise.
City of Kingston Supports greater community consultation in Master
Planning process. Doesn‟t see councils as having the
resources to regulate noise around airports – it is more
properly a role for state and federal governments.
Supports creation of an Airports Ombudsman to deal
with noise issues around airports.
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Individuals' name summary/key words
City of Melville Aircraft noise, specifically at Jandakot
City of Salisbury Alternative secondary airport for Recommends Parafield Airport be relocated due to urban
Adelaide encroachment and the greater value that could be obtained
through alternate land uses of the site.
Civil Air ATC shortage; airport planning; ATM; Critical skills shortages affecting ATCs, an ageing workforce Tension of commercial vs aeronautical interests leading to Artificial movement caps in capacity (LTOP) should be removed.
noise sharing with around 320 operational controllers within 5 years of safety compromises such as new buildings located close to Supportive of the introduction of ADS-B to reduce delays
retirement. ASA must be directed by Government to take runways navigation aids and guidance systems being sited in associated with climbing and descending, but the biggest
immediate steps to increase the retention of existing ATC‟s as non optimal positions because of the unavailability of land. Daily impediment for aircraft delays airport infrastructure, not airspace.
well as making the entry positions as attractive as possible. Air holding is rapidly trending upwards at Perth, Sydney and Endorses the current plans for amendments to airspace
Traffic Control as a profession has been completely devalued Melbourne airports due to a lack of terminal space, or the lack classifications. ATM services in some classes of airspace are ill or
by ASA‟s need to be a profit-making organisation. of landing facilities. Airport facilities such as rapid exit taxi-ways, under defined. ATCs and Pilots must be clearly aware of the
and improved navigation aids such as CAT-III ILS systems can service that is provided in a particular class of airspace. CAT-III ILS
increase aerodrome capacity and reduce holding and systems must be available at remote aerodromes or those often
diversions. Slot management needs a national system wide subjected to fog (Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Perth). Profit
approach. pressures have led to ASA to reduce expenditure for, training
resources and technology spending. Civil Air calls on the
Government to remove the profit imperative (return to shareholder)
from Airservices Australia‟s charter.
Cobham Flight CASA Governance, climate change, (Ageing aircraft) There is no specific c action warranted by
Operations and Services ageing aircraft, airport planning , Government to address ageing aircraft. As long as these
(Australia) noise, security aircraft are properly maintained and oversighted by CASA,
safety is not an issue.
Coffs Harbour City International, Regional, GA, security, There are opportunities for smaller regional ports to Peak-time access to Sydney airport is a major issue. There is Supportive of an integrated planning regime with objective of
Council safety, airport planning operate similar international services for niche markets. pressure from the airport operator to remove the regional protecting and growing aviation infrastructure. Aviation should
These opportunities exist mainly within tourism but ringfence. These slots should be made more secure or turbo- not become the poor cousin to retail or commercial
niche markets for health, sport and cultural exchange prop aircraft should be excluded from Sydney Airport‟s development at any privatised airport.
should not be ignored. If the Government believes there movement cap as they generate less noise than jet aircraft. One of the most critical issues for airports is protecting airspace
is merit in having international services into regional Government could assist regional communities to manage around airports to allow it to function and grow this includes from
Australia the cost of providing customs and quarantine and maintain their airports and assist small RPT operators both man-made and natural incursions.
services needs to be addressed. Cabotage would with tax concessions to purchase aircraft to service remote
introduce competitive imbalances into the domestic air routes. Airport master plans should have an allocation of
market where Australian carriers would have to affordable aviation zoned land set aside for GA and require
compete with airlines enjoying much lower labour and airport management to have strategies to maintain an agreed
fuel costs. level of GA activity at airports. Address issue of ageing GA
aircraft through tax concessions. Provide business
management training for GA operators. Work with industry
and airports to encourage GA operators to decentralise to
regional Australia where property rentals and the cost of
doing business is less.
Colonial Airways / Regional, training - assistance & For the industry itself a fuel-rebate scheme must be The industry needs to adopt the same guidelines and support as
Colonial Ground incentives introduced by government if the cost of Turbine and AVGAS promulgated for student tertiary assistance. Ideally HECS
Training Systems
fuel continues to trend and spiral upwards. should be made far more available to participants training for
professional qualifications at recognised aviation training
institutions. Specific Tax incentives should be introduced to ease
the burden of on-going Aircrew qualification and endorsement.
Both for the individual and for the Company employing them.
Specific Tax incentives should be introduced to ease the burden
of on-going Aircrew qualification and endorsement. Both for the
individual and for the Company employing them. Skills in this
industry naturally lend themselves to be part of the Vocational
Framework and as such should be fully supported by
government under the AQTF qualification scheme opening up
many more avenues of training and qualification for young
Australians not just as Aircrew but to cover the many dynamics
of this multi-faceted industry. Commercial Pilot subjects could
be introduced as VET (Vocational Education and Training) into
the school system. Approved Training organisations under the
guidance of significant stakeholders should introduce a worlds-
best-practice ISO2000+ National Air-Crew Training Program.
This could also cover RAAF candidates. A national Program
Committee for International and domestic services. with HECS and Government Major Stake-holder financial
The Committee advocates extending this liberalisation The Committee acknowledges domestic deregulation has
Melbourne trend in Australia‟s international air policy to an open been very successful and although regulation is required to
skies environment - fifth freedom and beyond. This ensure operators meet safety standards, airlines, not
move will enable airlines to freely transport passengers governments, are best placed to assess the level of demand
into and from Australia, particularly airports other than for their services.
Sydney. This will lead to lower flight costs and improved
availability benefit leading to more tourism visitors,
more business tourists and more business events.
Curfew4Canberra Inc Noise (Canberra Airport)
Deafness Forum of Need for accessiblility for hearing-
Australia impaired travellers
Department of Domestic, international, regional and Tasmania's future aviation development Tourism Tasmania supports liberalisation of It is vital that Australian aviation policy continues to foster free Increased Federal Government support to underpin the cost It is critically important to identify resource shortages in advance There should be an integrated approach to planning airport
Economic Development GA, skills, airport planning, climate capability will depend on Australia's aviation international markets. If Australian carriers do not and open competition for airlines looking to compete in the of travel to isolated locations is pivotal to the continuation of and work with the airline industry and educational institutions to infrastructure issues, involving communities, businesses and all
& Tourism, Tourism change.
Tasmania
policy continuing to foster free and open support this, their interest may be best protected by a domestic market. such services along with support to the GA sector. The provide for the long term needs of the industry. levels of government. Approach and departure zones should be
competition in both the domestic and "first right of refusal" to any new route proposed by a Federal Government should consider such measures as tax kept free of inappropriate development. There should be an
international markets. foreign carrier. Liberalisation could also include offering concessions for GA operators, accelerated depreciation for equal (level) playing field for on and off airport site non-
cabotage to foreign carriers operating to Australia new aircraft and fuel subsidies similar to those for primary aeronautical commercial developments.
where such a service is not considered viable by producers.
Australian operators. Domestic tourism growth may be
aided by allowing cabotage to foreign carriers.
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
City of Melville Concerned over need to increase aircraft activity due to
private airport operator interests and the corresponding
impacts on communities. Recommends the 'Fly
Neighbourly' policy be more stringently monitored and
enforced and noise complaints mechanism be
improved. Also considers effective noise attenuation
measures required for all single and twin engine aircraft
and limiting or prohibiting flight circuit training over
residential areas. Suggests noise insulation program
as last resort and supports the relocation of Jandakot to
a rural site or the transfer of circuit training to a rural
location.
City of Salisbury
Civil Air Civil Air contends that any regulatory reform must LTOP is causing delays resulting in greater emissions Recommends a nation-wide review of noise sharing,
include a far greater oversight of Airservices Australia and increased fuel costs to airlines and pax. Curfews curfews and flight paths. Previously, curfews and flight
by an independent regulator than that which currently should be reviewed in light of environmental impacts as paths have been motivated by political concerns. The
exists. benefits from reducing flight times through „User current LTOP pushes the peak into other hours and
Preferred Routes‟ can be lost due to the curfew. spreads movements out over the day; where as if the
movement cap was removed then we believe the noise
intensity periods would be reduced in length, albeit, with
more movements in the peaks.
New technology such as Required Navigation
Performance should be utilised as a method of „sharing
noise‟.
Cobham Flight Supports the establishment of a CASA Board. A Board Aviation has traditionally been a leader in improving fuel Balance of development has moved to commercial Current security arrangements do not appear to be risk or threat
Operations and Services structure would allow CASA greater access to efficiency. Cobham believes a cooperative approach uses rather than aviation uses. Review should focus on based. Introduction of new technology needs to also consider
(Australia)
contemporary and emerging issues affecting the with industry is warranted rather than arbitrary targets. It ensuring airports maintain expansion options for cost and threat.
aviation industry whilst also facilitating the development may be more productive to focus on less efficient aeronautical use. ENTER Ability to limit marginally Does not support special arrangements for frequent travellers.
of a closer working relationship with industry. industries. compliant aircraft should remain national rather than Inconsistency in the delivery of security services.
being devolved to local airports. ENTER Planning Delays in background checking for ASICs are unacceptable.
should be improved to limit residential development Background checking should be extended to managers/directors
near airports which then results in demands for of companies who employ ASIC holders.
restrictions on aviation use at the airport.
Coffs Harbour City CASA needs to have sufficient resources to continue its Security resources concentrated on areas of risk rather than one
Council broader auditing role but also to concentrate on sectors size fits all. Fir eg, ASICs for GA is overkill and may in fact be
of industry that need special attention. CASA needs to contributing to a lack of security culture in GA. Complacency in
develop a succession plan to replace the skilled this area is our biggest hurdle. The cost to provide security
experienced staff that will be leaving the organisation systems and personnel in smaller facilities attracts a far greater
over the next 3-5 years. Much of the industry works with unit cost than for major centres. It is not realistic to believe that
low margins and high capital outlays, this is not a good small rural ports will have the skills to effectively screen
environment for self-administration. passengers should a threat arise – most operators feel it would
be better to cancel services should a threat occur. It should make
no difference whether the aircraft is jet or turbo-prop, same sized
aircraft should be treated in the same way. The decision as to
whether charter passenger should be subject to screening like
RPT should be based on risk assessment. Consistency of
approach right across the nation‟s aviation network is important.
Colonial Airways /
Colonial Ground
Training Systems
Committee for
Melbourne
Curfew4Canberra Inc Using the Canberra Airport as an example, this
submission highlights the inadequacies in protecting
surrounding communities from the noise impacts of
expanded airport operations and the need for curfews
to maintain the health and quality of life of nearby
residents. In the process the submission also refers to a
number of other challenges identified in the issues
paper, such as the need for improved community
consultation, sharing information on aircraft noise and
appropriateness of current airport regulatory regimes.
Urges the Federal government to introduce an 11 pm
to 6 am curfew at Canberra Airport.
Deafness Forum of From the start to the end, the journey must be
Australia accessible. The lack of accessibility at an airport can
seriously hamper the safety, comfort and enjoyment of
a person who is Deaf or hearing impaired who is using
air services.
Meeting the needs of these passengers is both a
personal and corporate responsibility.
Deafness Forum strongly suggests that airports, air
carriers, associated contractors and relevant
government bodies adopt the recommendations
outlined above to ensure that travelers who are Deaf or
hearing impaired are not discriminated against on the
basis of their deafness (33 detailed recommendations
on improving accessibility for hearing-impaired included
in submission).
Department of While supporting efforts to reduce emissions, aviation
Economic Development and tourism should not carry an unequal share of
& Tourism, Tourism
Tasmania
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Department of Skills Labour shortages are common in many areas of the workforce
Education, Employment at present. Aircraft maintenance engineers have been added to
and Workplace
Relations (DEEWR)
the MODL list.
DEEWR survey of recruitment experiences for pilots in 2007
recommended
• Implement transparent workforce planning and clearly
communicate future recruitment needs to one another;
• Consider alternative retention strategies that offer increased
workplace flexibility, in order to attract and retain pilots and
encourage retired pilots to stay engaged with the workforce,
particularly in flying training;
• Improve and market the image of becoming a pilot as a career
option by visiting schools, having a presence at career fairs and
increasing the number of cadetship and traineeship programs;
and
• Increase the use of „return of service‟ or bonding
arrangements that meet the cost of initial training as a way of
reducing the cost barriers for people interested in becoming
pilots.
Department of Families, Regional and remote services, The primary concern is the inadequacy of existing
Housing, Community community protection and disability infrastructure. There is a lack of suitable airstrips and properly-
Services and Indigenous standards (inc security)
Affairs (FaHCSIA)
maintained supporting infrastructure such as roads.
Significant investment is required to make even minor
improvements. The Remote Aerodrome Safety Program
(RASP) is welcome, however, the program is not Indigenous
specific, and it does not provide for routine maintenance.
Thus, it may perpetuate a service gap.
Department of Foreign Aviation industry, international, Aviation is an important export industry for Exchanging reciprocal cabotage could increase
Affairs and Trade climate change, aviation security Australia, bringing large numbers of competition on some domestic routes, benefiting
(DFAT)
overseas visitors to Australia, carrying consumers and businesses. Consideration should be
substantial amounts of freight by air and given to allowing foreign airlines to operate between
exporting aviation related services, Australia and the US, possibly in exchange for rights to
including the provision of technical fly beyond Asia and the ME. Australia should continue
assistance and flight training services. to seek the most liberal outcomes possible in
negotiating bilateral agreements and should be open to
the possibility of joining regionally based multilateral
agreements where they will benefit Australia. On
negotiating priorities, a liberalised agreement with the
EU would result in significant commercial benefits,
aviation is a key issue in bilateral relationships with
many SE Asian countries, including Singapore,
Australia should continue to liberalise agreements with
the countries of North Asia and negotiate capacity
ahead of demand, Australian aviation policies should
continue to encourage and facilitate reform in the
Pacific and Australia should seek stronger aviation
connections with Latin America through liberalised
agreements.
Department of International services, skills, Supportive of Govt liberalisation policy. DIAC should Advocates the use of existing immigration mechanisms such as
Immigration and passenger facilitation, security and continue to be consulted on all Air Services 457 visa in addressing skills needs of industry.
Citizenship (DIAC) biometric technology Agreements and each AsA needs to contain article (s)
that mandate airlines requirement to provide passenger
detail for Advanced Passenger Processing. Suggests
that if this requirement is refused it is grounds to not
enter the AsA. Considers Govt consideration of issues
concerning new international airports be reflected along
with the work of the Passenger Facilitation Taskforce.
Dingley Village Airport planning; noise Planning and development mechanisms are not working
Community Association effectively - residents groups form to try & get input to issues
Inc
because of lack of input from govt depts. These are largely
ignored by airport lease holders & developers as they have no
teeth.
Planning controls should be vested in local govt & state govt.
Developers build inappropriately to what Council consider
appropriate for balance of area/municipality; ignore State
legislation (eg green wedge zoning); residents have no say. Off-
airport commercial competition issues more effectively handled
by Councils if have control over airport development.
Disability Discrimination Disability access
Legal Service
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Department of
Education, Employment
and Workplace
Relations (DEEWR)
Department of Families, The government could consider including clauses in Government and industry should review the Disability Security alarms should be both visual and auditory at security
Housing, Community procurement arrangements requiring airlines to make Transport Standards with a view to providing greater checkpoints.
Services and Indigenous
Affairs (FaHCSIA)
aircraft available in response to disasters or other accessibility for people with disability. Airport
community emergencies. All recognised airports redevelopments and new airport infrastructure should
should have contingency plans to deal with disasters or include the use of both new and existing technology to
emergencies. The plan should be developed in provide better access to information and services by
conjunction with the local communities and people with disability. The current standards are not
communicated to all residents on an ongoing basis to adequate to ensure removal of discrimination. Disability
ensure all residents are informed and prepared should awareness training should be made compulsory for all
a situation arise. air and ground staff, including security staff. Disability
organisations or peak bodies should be included in
consultations when building development applications
are being considered. Guidelines for the carriage of
guide dogs should be clear and concise. Transport
Standards Review suggests the development of a
national scheme to label mobility aids. Upon
implementation of this suggestion, prescribed mobility
aids should not be classified as baggage by airlines if
they comply with the standards. The airline industry
should develop Disability Action Plans in consultation
with people with disability and disability peak bodies.
Operators should review existing restrictions placed on
Department of Foreign Australia has taken the lead in the establishment of the carriage to ensure they are consistent with the DDA With low cost carriers seeking to use secondary airports, the
Affairs and Trade APEC Aviation Emissions Task Force and is also active Government will need to ensure appropriate security standards
(DFAT)
in efforts in ICAO to develop a Program of Action on are maintained both here and abroad to address an expanded
international aviation emissions. terrorist risk to planes and passengers. An international best
practice approach to aviation security gives us credibility in
encouraging other regional and international partners to
implement more effective counter terrorism regimes, including in
areas beyond aviation. There would be significant foreign policy
implications of any lessening of Australia's commitment to the
very highest standards of aviation security as well as risk public
confidence in the safety of Australia's aviation industry.
Department of Security interventions need to be as unobtrusive as possible and
Immigration and application of security technology, including biometrics, should be
Citizenship (DIAC)
consistent at all international airports.
Dingley Village Preserve adequate open space on airport land. Resist Address protection of community by constructing new Complaints are not re the number of flights but the
Community Association commercial exploitation ie building, golf courses ok - airports away from urban development. Upgrade noise of the flights. Noise suppression of ALL aircraft is
Inc
factories not. Off airport building height should be existing rural airports; pilot training in rural airports nr a partial solution. Newer planes may be quieter, but
regulated by local govt/CASA cooperation to prevent coast for circuits over vacant/ocean areas. Eg at with fleet's >30yo average age, so most are noisy.
compromising the safety of flight paths. Cranbourne rather than Moorabbin. Those non-fitted should be restricted to rural or isolated
airfields. Performance may be reduced but community
benefit of less noise outweighs reduction. Relocate
nosier helicopter circuit training.
Noise complaints system is not effective. EPA & CASA
not interested in aircraft noise complaints. Airservices
Australia appears ineffectual - poor at identifying
individual flights or assessing height variations, correct
runway departures or other regulatory breaches.
Need a complaints officer at the airport for immediate
action, a hotline for each suburban airport through its
operating hours, funded by airport lease holder, pilots
and local council.
Disability Discrimination Recommendations: that:
Legal Service - carers or support persons for passengers with
disabilities travel free of charge. This may lead to
airlines considering the reasonableness of their
independent travel criteria.
- eligibility criteria for Independent Travel be
standardised across all airlines and created with input
from representatives from the disability community who
may be best placed to advise airlines on the
practicalities of their requirements.
- First Aid training to staff is expanded to cover
administration of Epi Pens and other common
„medications‟ that currently prevent people with
illness/disability travelling independently.
- space set aside on all aircraft where a person can sit
in their own wheelchair, with appropriate safety straps
to hold the wheelchair in case of emergency. Similar
safety precautions are used on Wheelchair Accessible
Taxis.
- the role of Travel Agents and the system of internet
bookings be standardised in order to prevent failure of
notification to the airlines of a person‟s requirements,
and to create a mechanism where passengers receive
timely confirmation of the arrangements made for
them.
- passengers needing minor assistance in slicing flight
issued food items or moving from their seats to the
toilet are specifically advised that flight personnel are
available to provide such assistance.
- one member of cabin crew is designated to be a
disability liaison officer for the duration of the flight.
- Staff training is expanded to include providing minor
mobility assistance to passengers to and from the toilet
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Individuals' name summary/key words
District Council of Aviation industry including regional Industry should be considered as an Considers governments need to share the risk with local Considers tax concessions given aging fleet issues and more Local expertise is necessary to ensure viability of regional National policy requires a recognition that airport Considers Govt should show leadership in penalising State Acknowledges Airservices reputation as 'best practice' provider.
Ceduna services, airport planning and economic driver and not in isolation government for infrastructure investment to attract sustainable support for regional and GA is required together with airports and there are some concerns over the drain of skilled development, both aeronautical and non, is essential for Govts for failing to provide necessary transport links to airports.
infrastructure, noise, skills, consumer particularly given the spectrum of roles RPT services. quantification of the social and economic significance of personnel to larger airports and the need to rely on a ongoing investment and that such investment, once made,
protection and security played by city through to remote airports aviation to regional communities. diminishing pool of consultants for the smaller airports. cannot be moved like an airlines fleet deployment. Airport
and air services. investment also requires long periods for amortisation and
depreciation.
District Council of Lower GA planning; safety; reg reform; The viability of regional air services is affected by high per Regional airports are reliant on specialist consultants to provide State planning controls provide limited protection against
Eyre Peninsula security screening; technology passenger costs resulting in communities needing to expert advice and assistance on a range of technical issues - inappropriate development near airports. Consideration needs
subsidise airport running costs above what can be collected in there is a looming skills shortage in this areas as experts leave to be given to some legislative mechanism to enable an airport
user charges. the industry with low numbers of young people being trained in to have a measure of control over developments that may affect
this area. Government should explore ways to foster and the capacity of the airport to operate. There is also the issue of
encourage employment and training of new people in unregulated land use, such as tree planting on private property
specialised airport related disciplines. which can affect airports.
Dubbo City Council Access to Sydney Airport, The NAPS needs to provide a way forward for regional, rural The Federal Government must support and encourage the The Federal Government needs to assist with infrastructure
infrastructure funding, security at and remote aviation and the Government needs to increase industry to invest in skill development. The shortage of pilots funding. The Government should introduce a classification
regional airports, skills training, E115 its role in supporting and facilitating positive change in the and engineers is stifling growth and the Government should system for airports, based on a hub and spoke principle
safety regulation reform. Network industry. Access to Sydney Airport for regional airlines is provide incentives, through the taxation system or grant funding which will support the Government in delivering services to
pricing for security charges.
essential for meeting the business, recreational, health and for training programs. The Government could assist flying regional communities in a sustainable manner.
other needs of rural communities and the slot system should schools in setting up operations in regional airports such as
not be diminished. The time and cost of getting to and from Dubbo which would help the industry and have economic spin
Bankstown would make air travel totally unviable. offs for local communities.
Emirates International services, air traffic Strong advocate for open skies and urges adoption of a Very supportive of innovation, such as FlexTracks, and the
management, noise, emissions true open skies policy by Australia with the primary relationship between industry best practice and environmental and
objective to provide consumers with a range of airline economic benefits. Of the view that current ATM practices at
options, routings, products and competitive fares. Sydney are inflexible and should be subject to ongoing review to
enable operational flexibility.
Faculty of the Built Airport planning Sees a need for more strategic infrastructure planning Endorses the development of 'airport plans' as sub-regional
Environment, University between airports and broader regional development planning documents based on criteria such as a defined radius
of New South Wales
particularly in light of off-airport impacts of non-aeronautical from the airport and the use of MOUs between airports and
developments local authorities. Considers community consultative forums
could be formalised or codified to provide more effective
mechanisms for information exchange and liasion, cites
Bankstown as a good example and suggests SACF in its
current form is less than effective. Seeks the establishment of
inter-governmental planning committees to comprise members
from all jurisdictions to coordinate airport and area planning.
Suggests amendments to the Airports Act to strengthen
provisions relating to consistency with state and local planning
regimes in Master Plans and MDPs and greater consideration of
off-airport impacts, include reference to sustainable
development. Also suggests the Minister provide reasons for all
decisions, give mandatory consideration to off-airport impacts,
enhance provisions relating to conditions on approvals and
reversal of the deemed approval provision to a deemed
rejection.
Fairfield City Council Australian aviation industry, Before considering utilising other than New and upgraded land transport systems are required to A greater level of responsibility should be placed on airport
infrastructure, airport planning and major airports, the government should ensure passenger movements can be facilitated efficiently. operators to provide more data about operations and the
development, noise, climate change, consider future air cargo trends and their potential impact upon development. The regulatory regime
safety, disability standards. impact on terminal capacity. The could be improved through publication of data on airport
movement of air cargo to regional centres operations, including height restrictions and fly zones. A national
will require additional infrastructure and an infrastructure development fund integrated with a regional
assessment of environmental and other transport plan would need to be developed, in concert with
impacts on areas around airport sites and state, federal and local governments, to ensure the transport
these will need to be considered in system to and from the airport is thoroughly developed and
consultation with local communities and funded. The airport operator should be made accountable for
local government. An open cargo policy is external impacts on the surrounding area.
supported. However, the impact of these
operations on local communities needs to
be assessed
Flight Training Group skills The introduction of an industry training levy could create a
funding pool to subsidise training costs. The process would be
managed by Government with an industry representative.
Better promotion of vocational training in schools with students
allowed to begin apprenticeships/licence qualifications while still
in the school system. Schemes developed to provide structured
careers paths with guaranteed outcomes. Cathay and FTA fund
majority of pilot training fee and are guaranteed to be fast
tracked into Cathay on completion as long as they remain at
FTA as an instructor for up to 4yrs. Collective industry
awareness advertising plus overseas marketing. Training
subsidies, tax incentives or regional benefits and migration
assistance should be considered to retain employees in key
aviation careers. Better workforce planning, training schools
need to have targets commensurate with expected industry
growth. Better coordination of defence and civilian training-
sharing of flight instructor courses.
Forte Airport regional and GA Smaller airports with low or no RPT are unlikely to be financial
Management meaning that it is not possible for them to adequately maintain
existing, or invest in new aviation infrastructure. Propose that
State/Commonwealth Government assistance be available
for airports with aviation income below $500,000 and provide
significant community benefit. Particular attention needs to be
given to reseals and asset preservation.
Future Pilot Task Force International policy, regional policy, [In terms of access for foreign airline] The Adequate and affordable air travel is essential to the The skills shortage cannot be resolved by the aviation industry The main General Aviation airports in or near capital cities are The issue here appears to be that AirServices Australia see
airport policy, skills, airspace answer must be a resounding NO. If continued viability of many remote and regional centres and if alone. Whilst operators must awaken to the reality of a operated by private companies which in general do not appear themselves as the „managers‟ of air space and air traffic for the
management Australia is to have a viable aviation this requires government support that must be forthcoming sustainable and liveable wage, in particular for pilots and to have the interests of the aviation industry at heart. With few sake of management rather than the management of both for the
industry Government cannot allow foreign and there must be unified support from all levels of engineers, the government must also awaken to the need for exceptions the aviation operators at these airports are under benefit and safety of ALL users. The management philosophy
carriers to „cherry pick‟ the revenue strong government. In many cases the providers involved operate better levels of support with respect to both initial training and continual financial pressure due to increasing charges with little needs to be one which recognises that the needs of ALL users
routes/sectors and then expect the local over a number of states and to limit support to local or state the maintenance of those skills. A national rather than or no improvement in services as airport owners‟ drive towards should be met and that no single user group should be
operators to compete on those and cover government would not be appropriate. The policy approach randomised state approach to the provision of technical training higher commercial returns through the development of non- disadvantaged by the management of the air space or traffic. A
the less revenue rewarding routes/sectors. must be one of support on the basis of need and along with the more focussed employer support is necessary. aviation sites within the airport boundaries. return to a less commercially driven provision of services would be
Few countries allow „cabotage‟ and there reasonableness with a whole of government approach – The introduction of some form of FEE-Help for both pilot and In many cases the lack of aviation specialist support and a good first step.
are no imperatives for Australia to do so, which may require moving away from de-regulation. engineer training would be a major step forward and one that increasing costs have driven aviation operators either away from
nor should we encourage or support 7th need not cost the community in the long term. Provision of FEE- these airports or worse out of the industry – this is a real
freedom rights. Help must be in such a way that both the operator and the detriment to the industry where those leaving have been
trainee are protected. Given that all aviation training providers maintenance providers.
must be approved by CASA (and are subject to CASA
surveillance and audit) the requirement for RTO status is
questioned.
Industry and government need also to recognize that pilot
training is not a one size fits all. Australia is one of a few
countries which does not recognise the distinct differences
between recreational/private flying training and
commercial/professional flying training. A serious approach to
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District Council of Considers a standardised method for calculating Sees a need for review of ANEF system citing lack of Of the view there should be no special treatment for Support for current Transport Standards with CASA Considers domestic provisions to be in line with the Considers a national policy should not adopt a 'one size fits all'
Ceduna emissions is necessary and that the party responsible currency. aviation as opposed to any other industry. safety standards to take precedence in the event of Montreal Convention and does not see the need for third regulatory regime is an inflexible imposition but rather a foster an
for the emission is accountable. conflict. party or additional liability coverage at this time. environment that is flexible to the needs of individual airports.
Considers the extension of CBS to regional airports to have
occurred with no consultation and no regard for actual threat.
Sees a need for an 'exit strategy' for the removal of security
measures no longer required and seeks a review of current
requirements towards simplifying for the benefit of passengers
and industry.
District Council of Lower A one size fits all approach is not appropriate-security
Eyre Peninsula requirements for regional airports need to be assessed on a
location specific risk based approach. The recurrent cost of
screening and related terminal upgrades affects regional airport's
ability to attract jet RPT services. If passenger or check bag
screening is required at regional airports consideration should be
given to delivery of the service on some subsidised basis such as
an industry wide pricing arrangement.
Dubbo City Council There needs to be consistency in what is required to be This is the area that probably most affects future growth and
included in an airport Safety Management System and operations at Dubbo airport. There is inconsistency with the
proper checking by CASA against that system. A screening requirements between different types of aircraft of
consistent approach to regulation is required. The similar size. Dubbo has been denied access to grant funding for
regulatory reform process has been long and arduous, the introduction of jet services, while airports with fewer
with little progress made from an airport perspective. passengers have received this support. The Wheeler review
More resources may be needed to speed up the found Dubbo to be a low risk airport and the Government should
process. consider threat levels on a regional as well as a national basis.
Emirates Considers Emirates is an industry leading in investing in Considers global industry demands 24 hour scheduling
new aircraft and operating practices to minimise and views blanket policies targeting noise without
environmental impacts. Encourages Government to consideration of specific aircraft potentially impacts
take a holistic and balanced view on environmental competitiveness of some airports. Supportive of the
protection measures and the link to the aviation Transparent Noise Information Package and believes it
industry. should be the industry standard.
Faculty of the Built
Environment, University
of New South Wales
Fairfield City Council Ageing aircraft need to be phased out by requiring CASA should have a complaints mechanism system The establishment of local airport community Underutilisation of capacity is a problem and airlines New systems should be established that place The current exemption from the Disability Transport
compliance with fuel consumption standards and that is transparent and enforceable. consultation forums should be reviewed. should be required to offer access to spare capacity to responsibility for reducing aircraft noise on the operator Standards for small aircraft should be discussed with a
emission and noise requirements. other carriers or penalties will be imposed. Every effort and not the community. A Flight Tracker System to view to having the exemption removed or amended.
should be made to reduce kilometres travelled under monitor noise impacts should be mandatory for airports
maximum capacity. within a designated impact zone. The ANEF system
should be replaced by a scheme that is more readily
understood by the community. Airports should be
responsible for managing and enforcing noise
requirements and breaches of local conditions.
Flight Training Group
Forte Airport
Management
Future Pilot Task Force
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Government of South International, domestic, regional & The regional benefits package has been ineffective. It The SA Government supports domestic deregulation and The NAP needs to include policies that recognise that many The SA Government supports extension of FEE_HELP loans to Airport lessees should be required to provide detailed plans of The SA Government does not support location specific charging for
Australia GA, skills taining, airport planning, air should be made clear to foreign governments that allowing foreign owned airlines to operate in Australia, as long remote area air services are not commercially sustainable. vocational education. proposals as part of the Major Development Plan process. ATM services. The approval of network charging for ARFFS, and
traffic management, safety, when their airlines approach the limits of their capacity as they are formed as Australian based subsidiaries. The SA Government believes that the Remote Aerodrome Integration of airport development with funding and construction the "basin" cross subsidies of terminal navigation charges at
emissions, noise, disability, security entitlements at the big four gateways they will be Safety Program provides a model of cooperation across of off-airport road access could be improved. The Airports Act metropolitan GA airports, serve as models for a return to network
expected to examine using their existing entitlements at governments on which further service and infrastructure lacks a simple statement in its Objects section to the effect that charging for all ATM services.
secondary gateways before being granted additional funding measures could be based, that all other existing the primary purpose of the leased sites is to serve the needs of
major gateway capacity. This could be given practical assistance programs should continue and that ways to reduce aircraft operators. Local authorities must recognise the
effect by not counting major gateway capacity against the costs of security and safety regulatory reform must be importance of the application of Airports Regulations in
entitlements when it is operated in conjunction with a investigated. controlling building heights. Similarly, state and local
secondary gateway. Progress in regional dispersal governments must ensure that development around airports is
needs to be measured against set targets, say from the compatible with aircraft noise. The pricing regulatory framework
current 7 to 10% over two years. should allow low cost carriers to pay lower terminal fees than
legacy carriers if they choose a lower level of terminal services.
GPSat Systems Aust Air space management Aviation GNSS should be set as a national priority with coordination
P/L directed through the Department of Infrastructure and possible
funding linked from the National Future Fund. The flow-on benefits
are clear for general aviation, broader Australian commerce
(communications, agriculture, mining etc.) and ongoing nurturing of
local aviation industry for realising the huge future export potential.
Dept Infrastructure to implement a national Aviation GNSS Plan.
Through the provision of coordinated infrastructure planning,
consistent funding (not necessarily only from ASA‟s budget), and
broader strategies to grow local aviation technology industries will
drive these modernisation enhancements.
a.) It is hoped that the new Department of Infrastructure will
resurrect the DOTAR‟s policy in some form and then put in place
new genuine initiatives to nurture future Australian GNSS industry
growth for both aviation and other commercial sectors.
b.) To develop these technologies requires coordinated
infrastructure planning, proper and consistent funding (not
necessarily only from ASA‟s budget), a broader strategy to grow
local aviation technology companies and finally a comprehensive
export strategy. This is function / responsibility that should be
channelled through the Department of Infrastructure.
Linking ASA, CASA, and ATSB-Aviation establish two
comprehensive Satellite Navigation (GNSS) national test and
Graham Banks Airport All issues Considers the Govt can do more to further liberalise Largely supports current policy and considers Australian Considers govt partnerships required in order to ensure Considers the current training system to be sufficient but could Considers issues are largely the consequence of historical Concerned that non-aeronautical development, particularly at training facilities to cover all aviation industry aspects governing the
Generally supportive of existing arrangements but suggests
Consultancy services and encourage new airlines to the market domestic airlines should be able to access foreign capital. continued services through the use of incentives if required. be augmented with incentives such as financial assistance, planning decisions in the location and development of city GA airports, is detrimental to ongoing aeronautical activity. adoption of a wide area augmentation system in line with US.
including the use of entry incentives and cabotage. All Concerned that privatisation of GA airports has had a scholarships exchange programs and attraction strategies. airports and that no satisfactory resolution to aviation Considers greater integration of planning can occur. E.g. Considers a move to satellite based systems without appropriate
international operators should be ICAO and IATA detrimental effect on safety and on aeronautical infrastructure Does not support a centralised flying school as a duplicate of infrastructure developments and ongoing use and community implementation of public safety areas under runway splay into support or 'back up' systems to be a risk and is of the view the
compliant with federal regulators to ensure standards. and suggests Govt regulate commercial activities to ensure existing system. impacts unless existing airports are relocated or new airports local planning schemes as buffer zones and fostering funding of Airservices is flawed which results in over reliance on
aeronautical interests are protected. built. Supports price regulation of aeronautical services. compatible development off-airport under planning schemes. cost recovery.
Griffith University Skills (aviation sector education and Sees no further role for Govt but emphasises need for tertiary
training) and Safety education and training as stand-alone qualifications and/or to
supplement existing vocational models. Emphasis on tertiary
institution involvement with industry on workforce planning and
as a source of direct advice to Govt.
Guild of Air Pilots and Air services policy focused on GA, Considers a balanced approach necessary between Supports current policy including ownership criteria for Sees adequate and affordable air services as essential for Supports a subsidy for pilot training through FEE-HELP style Recommends the Govt commission a review of future airport Sees a conflict in private operators' development intentions vs Seeks a less commercially driven regulatory model that is
Air Navigators skills, airport planning and tourism interests and the need for competition and sees domestic airlines wanting to operate international services. ongoing viability of some regional and remote centres and scheme and considers attractive career paths and remuneration needs on a national basis including a 2nd Syd airport and that aeronautical investment. Considers off airport planning should consistent with international models and considers the needs of all
infrastructure, air traffic amangement, emerging markets, such as China and India, as growth considers Govt support should be available on a 'whole of to be key issues. Supports a national flying school concept and price and service quality monitoring occur at all airports. be the function of a single state body with correct geographic airspace users in management of airspace through improved
safety and security areas. Does not support cabotage or trading of 7th govt' basis similar to road funding. Considers the privatisation sees it funded through an industry levy or by Govt (similar to placement of future airports and limits on surrounding residential systems and consultation with industry. Supports the
freedoms and considers the regional package an of local aerodromes to have been detrimental to the GA Maritime College in Tas). Considers retention of aging developments a key issue. implementation of ADS-B.
unreasonable incentive to attract services to secondary sector and that Govt policy should guarantee minimum workforce an issue and emphasises helicopter pilot skills in
airports. infrastructure standards, access and cap charges for GA addition to fixed wing.
sector and monitor airport operators for economic fairness in
their GA dealings. Supports tax incentives and short term
loans to rectify ageing aircraft fleet.
Harris Miller Miller & Noise
Hanson Inc.
Hornsby Shire Council aviation and climate change, aircraft
noise, use of private helicopters
Hotel Motel & Competition in aviation services and HMAA believes that in a globalised economy, and when HMAA believes that the Government should work with airlines
Accommodation its impact on the tourism industry, dealing with the world‟s most genuinely global industries and the industry to build an operational and regulatory climate
Association international airport access and (travel and tourism), a fully global policy approach is which encourages better (and cheaper) services to regional
services, global warming. now appropriate. Thus, HMAA urges consideration of destinations. This will bring significant benefit not just to
the implementation of a full “open skies” approach for tourism, but to rural and regional communities more broadly.
Australia‟s international and domestic aviation markets An issue which should be addressed as part of this approach
(subject to the continued application of the highest of is the current (local government focused) ownership structure
safety standards). Clearly, such an approach should be of regional airports, and whether this is the most appropriate
matched with the removal of any remaining ownership model for the future.
restrictions on Australian based airlines.
Policy which encourages growth to multiple airports,
supports additional airport capacity within the Sydney
Basin, government services, particularly quarantine
must be provided at all international airports.
Hume City Council International, airport planning, skills, Maintaining and improving direct flights with countries Many organisations have begun to explore the option of The preparation and implementation of Airport Master Plans
noise. throughout Asia and the Middle East will help improve „adopting a school‟ to highlight aviation careers. should be subject to the same process involved in the planning
Australia‟s access to the Halal food market. It is of non-airport land. The current provisions of the Airports Act
important that capital city airports be maintained for use related to the preparation and approval of master plans and
by larger airlines whole smaller commuter aircraft be major development plans are inadequate. A review of the
located at secondary or regional airports. The capacity master plan consultation and approval process is required to
of major gateway airports to act as high level establish an independent review of the master plans and
intermodal freight hubs is yet to be fully realised. The submissions leading to their approval. The integration of airport
aggregation of logistics in these hubs can realise a planning and development with the prevailing planning system
number of efficiencies, particularly in the areas of would facilitate the assessment of the economic impact of non
customs and quarantine. There is a primary role for aeronautical development on surrounding areas. The „mainport‟
Government in funding key pieces of infrastructure that or Airport City concept is becoming widespread and it is clear
allow greater access to the key airport node and allow that the trend is for airports to develop not only as key transport
a greater flow if freight and transport to and from the interchanges involving the transfer of people and freight
airport. The provision of quality of public transport between different modes of transport but also as
allows airports to behave as alternate CBDs. complementary centres of activity that support existing city
Businesses should be clustered around key aviation centres rather than compete with them. There is a need to
centres with key component suppliers, manufacturers, provide free or reduced fee parking at airports to facilitate
training institutions and maintenance facilities passenger pick up.
encouraged to locate around airports.
Hunter Economic Infrstructure, airport planning and The relationship between the RAAF and civil aviation is Closer liaison with local council must ensure residential
Development development (Williamtown). critical to the continued viability and growth of Williamtown development areas do not encroach into unsuitable areas which
Corporation
airport. A more robust agreement on the use of the RAAF may inhibit future expansion of military and civil operations.
base for civil operations may be necessary to accommodate
growth in both domestic and limited international operations.
Williamtown defence and civil operations contribute to the
diversity of the Hunter economy and growth in both should be
promoted. Williamtown is in a unique position to relieve some
pressure on Sydney by acting as a regional airport.
Restrictions on civil aircraft movements and shortening of the
runway during military operations causes delays and
reductions in civil services.
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Government of South By and large the SA Government has supported the The SA Government supports an ETS that includes The lack of clarity in the Disability Standards is causing The level of security and the measures to provide it at Australian
Australia regulatory reform process and its outcome based domestic aviation. International aviation should be uncertainty and the need for recourse to the legal airports should be based on the proper and comprehensive
approach. excluded at this stage, with a watching brief on what system and needs to be addressed. assessment of risk. The SA Government is satisfied with the
happens in other jurisdictions. current risk assessment process, but remains concerned about
the disparity between security levels at regional airports and the
major airports to which they are connected. If required, upgrading
security at regional airports would be beyond the means of the
airlines and airport operators and alternative sources of funding
would need to be identified.
GPSat Systems Aust
P/L
Graham Banks Airport Concerned that amending operational standard below Sees ambiguity and confusion in the roles of CASA and Sees R&D and appropriate govt investment and Does not support curfews as they force the airport to Considers consumers are adequately protected under Sees areas for improvement in access to facilities by Supportive of existing arrangements but suggests Generally supportive of existing measures noting that no security
Consultancy the ICAO standard for major airports to accommodate ATSB and suggests clear delineation of responsibilities incentives as necessary to address these issues. operate below efficiency and considers mutually existing arrangements with service levels and standard people with a disability such as boarding and consumers be offered the option to purchase insurance is fail safe. Supports the use of new technologies to improve
A380 aircraft has resulted in a lower safety outcome. is required so only one body is responsible for safety. satisfactory outcomes are not possible for existing conditions of carriage well documented by airlines. disembarkation. Considers complaints mechanism to for a specified 'pay out' in the event of an accident to security measures including screening and biometric and
Considers safety standards are often compromised due residents as whatever measures are likely to benefit the be effective. transfer the risk from the airline to the passenger. considers security outcomes should not be compromised under
to commercial interests. community will impact the airports operations. Sees off- any circumstances.
airport planning and regulating residential
encroachment as an option along with airport relocation
in order to resolve issues.
Griffith University Sees enhanced aviation safety standards arising from
evidenced based research in SMS and collaboration
between tertiary institutions and Govt researchers like
CASA and ATSB.
Guild of Air Pilots and Sees a need for greater education and consultation Considers a 'top down' approach to a safety culture is Improvements in air traffic control and pilot practice Generally supportive of current measures, including legislation
Air Navigators with GA sector, in particular on safety management necessary for both industry and Govt agencies with together with incentives for 'best practice' and enforcement, and 'user-pays' principles but sees a need to re-
systems. safety mandate. Supports greater self administration assess risk and measures in place at regional airports. Also
for industry where appropriate following independent considers Govt spending could be better targeted at gaps in the
enquiry into applications in consultation with industry. system such as non-primary airports and that measures should
be applicable to non-jet aircraft that share a jet RPT profile.
Considers the need for ASIC by low end aviation sector to be
excessive.
Harris Miller Miller & Suggests noise management should be based on
Hanson Inc. empirical data that quantifies actual affect of noise on
communities rather than more general measures to
inform decisions on which techniques to employ such
as sound insulation and night time operations
scheduling and runway use.
Hornsby Shire Council Aviation industry should play its part in reducing ANEF model for measurement of aircraft noise is
greenhouse gas emissions including offsets, limited. ANEFs should be used for planning but
technological improvements and policy measures such complemented with a Person-Events Index more
as carbon taxes. appropriate for measuring impacts on residents.
Civil aviation laws should be reviewed to prevent use of
helicopters for private transport from houses.
Hotel Motel & A “green Australia” will increasingly be a desirable
Accommodation destination in a global warming sensitive world, but a
Association
green Australia will not be achieved by the tourism or
aviation industry and its constituent businesses alone,
but with significant partnerships with governments and
consumers.
Hume City Council Considers ANEF in combination with AS2021 works
well as the basis for the development planning tools to
control development around airports. Also some benefit
in reviewing AS2021 to bring the standard in line with
the contemporary land use planning descriptors. The
Melbourne Airport Environs Strategy Plan suggested
that street directories or similar could be used to widely
identify noise affected areas and encourage people to
make further enquiries. There is considerable scope for
airport and community partnerships to be developed to
better manage noise and other impacts of airport
operations. There is a lack of mechanisms to ensure
compliance with current noise abatement procedures.
Melbourne airport is strategically placed to remain
curfew free. Airports in conjunction with the
Commonwealth could assist by regulating the types of
aircraft that use the airport at night and mandating the
phasing out of older aircraft. It is not appropriate that
surrounding communities experience older noisier
aircraft at night. The noise enquiry services need to be
better resourced to match noise complaints to specific
aircraft to provide more detailed responses to noise
complaints and to analyse the date collected to improve
Hunter Economic noise abatement procedures and their enforcement.
Development
Corporation
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Hunter Land Pty Ltd airport planning and infrastructure Compatible off-airport development being undertaken at
Williamtown. Subsequent infrastructure investment will see
Newcastle Airport placed to mitigate congestion and capacity
constraints at Sydney and also play a role in the national air
freight network.
Industry Funds Competition, airport planning, Very supportive of deregulation which has improved Supports current policy settings which promote competition in
Management Pty Ltd environmental competition in the Australian airline industry, fostered growth the Australian aviation market. Policy settings facilitate
and facilitated investment. investment from organisations such as Industry Funds
Management, which invests for a number of superannuation
funds.
Airports enjoy strong market positions in major capital cities but
market power is reversed in other cities where airlines‟ decisions
whether or not to fly routes are determining factors.
International Air International & domestic services, Seeking greater commercial freedom for Not supportive of price monitoring regime which does not
Transport Association infrastructure and air transport, free of restrictions currently curb market power of airport monopolies and does not
environmental/community protection over and above any other industry whose provide adequate pricing guidelines or appeal processes.
goods and services are traded across
borders.
James Cook University Safety/regulatory - bat strikes
QLD
Jandakot Airport Airport privatisation and planning Considers cooperation between airports and local planning Supportive of planning requirements under Federal jurisdiction
Holdings (Pty) Ltd authorities to have improved since privatisation along with but considers simplification of current planning and development
community consultation. would benefit the industry.
Liquor Hospitality and Security
Miscellaneous Union
Local Government Regional aviation services, Sustainable services vital to ongoing viability of communities Sees a need for improved training facilities and financial Opposes the development of a second Sydney airport within Acknowledges airports economic significance and Federal
Association of NSW and airports/aerodromes and equitable access and access for professionals, services etc. Considers route assistance to address the pilot shortage. the Sydney basin due to adverse impacts on residents and jurisdiction but does not consider this sufficient to justify
Shires Association of of regional services to Sydney Airport,
NSW second Sydney Airport, airport
licensing to be adequate but sees a need for a policy environment. Supports investigation of alternative site development outside of transparent and robust planning
development, noise, security and skills response by both Federal and State govt to ensure continued options, in consultation with State and local govt, outside of processes that take account of broader impacts, particularly non-
services are provided on an equitable and comparable basis the basin. Seeks a consistent approach to airport charging at aeronautical development. Recommends a clearly defined
with metropolitan services. State govt needs to ensure on- regional airports including the possibly of govt subsidies to mechanism for consultation with State and local govt on airport
going viability of routes where it intervenes. Seeks a share the taxation burden across communities. development and believes local govt should have a role in
guarantee that regional airline access to Sydney airport, inc planning and developing an integrated approach to development
terminal facilities, will be maintained and does not see any including airports. Suggests the Minister be required to consult
viable alternative to the continued use of Sydney by with local govt and take account of developments on other
population of regional and rural NSW. infrastructure and communities and that consideration be given
to charging commercial developments on airports the equivalent
of rates or developer contributions.
Local Government ALOP and other regional airport Many local airports are not financially viable. The Airport planners must build stronger relationships with local and
Association of needs, security, planning at airports, Commonwealth needs to recognise that it has a key role in state planning and infrastructure authorities, through regular
Queensland including development around supporting local government to keep these airports open and meetings and more transparent sharing of information. The
airports, safety documents relating to adequately maintained. The LGAQ would welcome the problems are often in the interpretation or implementation of the
airports
opportunity to work with both spheres of government to existing regulatory regime rather than the regime itself.
develop policy options to maintain the sustainability of this vital Relationships with local communities need to be well resourced
infrastructure. and ongoing. Communities will reject tokenistic approaches or
approaches that just seek to achieve regulatory tick-off. The
Government policy needs address the significant differences Port of Brisbane is an example of a similar master planned area
between small remote airports and the larger regional for which the Port of Brisbane Authority engages in a well
airports. Most small airports are run primarily as a Community resourced and continuous engagement with the community.
Service Obligation and require considerable ongoing financial
support to just maintain essential services. Whereas many of Queensland has had a State Planning Policy (SPP) on
the larger regional airports are able to maintain essential development in the vicinity of airports since 1992. The current
services through landing charges but could have the potential SPP 1/02 came into effect in 2002. The SPP has provided a
to expand their services if they were to receive additional long running coherent policy that has been included in local
support from government. government planning schemes and development assessment to
ensure the safeguarding of airport infrastructure in Queensland.
It is a good model to be considered or adopted in other
jurisdictions.
Mackay Ports Authority Aviation Safety with better air traffic 1. Local Government Councils and their airports should enter The work being carried out by Airservices Australia with ADS-B
management, recognition of the negative into a memorandum of understanding, recognising that airports (Automatic Dependence Surveillance – Broadcast) and GRAS
effects on domestic air travel caused by
the higher airfares due to fuel surcharges,
outside the Airports Act need to be able to develop non- (Ground Based Regional Augmentations Systems) should be
high exchange rate of AUD, higher aeronautical revenue in order to remain competitive. That continued to be supported by Government and industry to improve
interest rates, petrol and grocery prices, airports also acknowledge any affect on airport developments safety and reduce carbon emissions. Mackay Ports has
Network pricing of Airservices charges, will have on Council infrastructure and the need to work with the participated in the test bed for GRAS and made a commitment of
Network charging of passenger and local planning authorities and where appropriate make a fair $75,000 to assist in funding ground installations. Supports a pure
checked bag screening costs, Recognition
of the need for increased non-aeronautical
contribution. network price for terminal services.
revenue for regional airports in order to 2. A national policy on developments in the vicinity of airports
contain airport charges to the airlines, should be introduced along similar lines to SPP 01/02 or at least
Recognition of the need for a National guidelines are available for National and State planning
Planning Policy for developments in the authorities and airports and reference material made available
vicinity of airports, The need for a carbon
for airports to assess their public safety area risk contours.
trading scheme rather than a carbon tax .
Marrickville Council Sydney Airport, security vs airport Advocates development of an alternative airport for Sydney Planning issues: obstacle limitation surface limits apartment
access and a reduction of impacts in the interim through capacity building heights. NSW govt requirement that industrial land
caps on Sydney Airport, curfew extension /enforcement and cannot be rezoned for residential. Wants firm commitment for
widening of noise insulation subsidies. Is opposed to further alt airport site/investigation. Consultation: support improved
airport privatisation and does not support renewal of SACL's dialogue between Sydney airport and councils. Need to limit
lease. major expansion of commercial floor space at airports. Council
reaffirms its commitment to State and local planning controls
over airport land.
Mission Aviation Regulatory reform, ageing aircraft, The RASS scheme should be reviewed in light of the
Fellowship remote air services proposed CASR Part 135 removing the RPT/charter
distinction.
The direct capital funding of an air service may be necessary
in special circumstances.
The certification process for new aircraft needs to be
expedited.
Urgent implementation of CSR Part 135 will allow a more
feasible business model for remote air services, removing the
distinction between charter and RPT services.
Market forces will eventually prevail on the issue of aircraft
renewal. Financial institutions have all sorts of creative ways
of funding new aircraft, these things are not out of reach of
most operators. A sensible business case can be made to
justify new aircraft with only minimal equity, for the vast
majority of operators in Australia.
Moorabbin Airport Noise and airport consultative and Reclamation of golf course for development without adequate Sees transponders as mandatory to improve efficiency in flight
Residents Association planning frameworks at Moorabbin compensation to community for loss of amenity. planning and reduce time over aerodrome.
(MARA)
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Hunter Land Pty Ltd
Industry Funds Treatment of airlines and airports should be separated
Management Pty Ltd under an emissions management regime.
International Air Considers aviation industry already undertaking
Transport Association significant initiatives to reduce emissions.
James Cook University Risk of wildlife strikes, particularly from bats is not
QLD appropriately managed.
Recommendations:
- A federally funded and regulated system for the
identification of wildlife strikes from animal remains be
created
- The support of research projects by ATSB be
reinstated
- That a national strategy for „bat strike‟ be created
- That support for collaborative groups continue
- Development of a proforma management strategy for
bats, to assist implementation of appropriate risk
avoidance strategies at airports suffering from bat
strikes.
Jandakot Airport
Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Liquor Hospitality and Wants to see screening of all pax on all services based on
Miscellaneous Union perceived risk. Looking for emphasis on improved training,
remuneration and technical equipment for screening. Supports
'express lane' concept for pax facilitation, further training for
dealing with special needs pax and background checks for
employers of aviation security personnel.
Local Government Seeks assurance that affected communities are Considers security to be a Federal responsibility along with the
Association of NSW and consulted on noise and environmental issues and cost.
Shires Association of
NSW
endorses SACF as a forum for ongoing consultation.
Local Government A number of regional airport operators expressed their The level of security and safety measures appropriate for small
Association of satisfaction in their relationship with CASA citing that airports should be significantly less complex than for major
Queensland
their approach has always been practical and the safety airports.
management systems are appropriate and did not see
the need for a review. A remote airport operator had a Security screening at regional and remote airports is very
different perspective and suggested that: expensive and a part-time role which councils find difficult to
“For isolated and remote communities the Safety resource efficiently. Any increase in security requirements for
Management System could be enhanced by ensuring airports must be fully funded and that a provision be made for
that documents are reader friendly and that on site ongoing maintenance funding. The Australian Government needs
assistance is made available from professionals for to recognise and value the crucial role of regional and remote
training etc.” airports and recognise that for the majority of these they do not
have the volume of traffic to make them sustainable in the long
term and therefore require ongoing financial assistance.
Mackay Ports Authority The need for a carbon trading or offset scheme rather 1. The Commonwealth Government should fund the cost of
than a carbon tax that would further suppress travel passenger screening and checked bag screening, whilst leaving
demand and strength of the national economy. A the operation of those services with the airlines and airports
carbon trading or offset scheme is a more effective rather than form a new Homeland security department.
way to actually physically reduce emissions. 2. If the Government is not prepared to fund these costs then the
introduction of a network per passenger or MTOW charge similar
to Enroute charges by Airservices Australia. The information for
charging purposes is already available through BTRE – Aviation
Statistics or Avcharges.
Marrickville Council Continued legislative certainty for distribution of noise Improved security should not occur at the expense of walking and
impacts. Expansion of noise insulation subsidy zone cycling access to, through and around airports.
funded by re-intro of noise levy. Improving info on noise
complaints, by local government area & publishing of
complaints. Need to modernise aircraft fleet to reduce
noise impacts.
Mission Aviation Urgent implementation of CSR Part 135 will allow a
Fellowship more feasible business model for remote air services,
removing the distinction between charter and RPT
services.
Moorabbin Airport Wants greater recognition and engagement by airport Seeks restricted aircraft movements, more transparent Strongly supports user-pays principle for necessary security
Residents Association operator and Govt on community impact issues. and consultative ANEF system and improved grievance measures.
(MARA)
mechanisms such as Airport Noise Ombudsman.
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Moree Plains Shire Regional & GA; Skills, aiport planning, There should be a Government contribution towards regional Government should consider regional scholarships to attract Government should fund airports as it does roads. Need to tighten up call signs when approaching runways. Maybe
Council ATM, consumer standards, security airport infrastructure. skilled workers to regional areas. Recommends establishment of a community airport focus implement e-tags for aircraft.
Safety and safety measures implemented at major airports Federal Government should support training endeavours by group.
are not affordable for regional services. Security measures local aero club OLS and zones should be included in local environment plans
are inconsistent. The Australian Government needs to identify nationally for future developments.
No role for local government in renew ageing aircraft. CASA significant skills and support essential skills shortages with Need to ensure adequate land available for future development
should ensure strict adherence to maintenance standards. appropriate policies and incentives. More cost efficient to have of airport.
flying schools located in regional areas. Strategic planning needs to be longer term. Moree wants
continued access to Sydney – not Williamtown.
Not enough transparency in airport pricing.
Newcastle Airport Airport planning, international NZ should be treated as domestic through reduced, A deregulated aviation market as the best model for the Govt needs to incentivise capital investment in regional Consideration should be given to industry development for Newcastle faces convoluted procedures in seeking planning and ATC & ARFF are currently provided by RAAF Williamtown.
Limited services, passenger facilitation, customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) delivery of air services. A continued move into privatised airlines through appropriate fiscal policy plus government airport management skills based training and also ATC. development approval owing to meeting federal state, local
regional, skills, safety/regulatory, requirements. A lack of funding of border agencies and airports allowing market driven response to growth is investment in airport infrastructure for secondary airports and government and Defence requirement. Believes there is a clear
noise, security CIQ infrastructure inhibits growth for regions, including supported. connector transport infrastructure (roads, rail). need to clarify development controls at both the local
cargo. New international airlines should be encouraged government and federal levels. Also that responsibility for
particularly where point to point services are sustainable transport infrastructure to airports needs to be clarified. Market
outside of capital city markets, particularly focusing on forces should be a key driver of pricing at airports given their
the emerging markets of India and China. Newcastle inherent differences but the principal of a dual till approach
want a 2 daily international flights using the same should continue to be supported.
aircraft as domestic and believe it would not affect
defence activities.
Northern Territory International air services policy, It is recommended that the Australian Government: Recognising both that NT Airports has acted responsibly and 11. re-instate the national uniform system for all Air Services
Airports Pty Ltd 1. Introduce a New Regional Access Package with the the countervailing power of the airlines, continue to exclude Australia charges; and
following elements:• existing foreign carrier concessions Darwin International Airport and Alice Springs Airport from price 12. retain the existing charging system in the event a national
retained;• any Australian domestic carrier, regardless of monitoring. uniform system of charges is unacceptable; and
ownership, could operate limited international services 13. not move to location specific Air Services Australia charges.
under the following conditions: gateways must be Make amendments to the Airports Act 1996 that enable airport-
outside Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth; sector lessee companies to voluntarily opt to have non-aeronautical
length up to 2,500 nautical miles; narrow body (single land subject to the local planning regime in exchange for gaining
aisle) aircraft must be used; and capacity under the freehold tenure over that same land.
relevant Bilateral International Air Services Agreement
would be allocated in accordance with normal Adopt the Ultimate Capacity ANEF, or at least a long range 40
International Air Services Commission procedures; and year ANEF, as the ANEF planning tool; 6. incorporate
2. adopt a policy whereby the Passenger Movement Department of Defence military aircraft noise forecasts into the
Charge is the only charge levied on charters to non- Darwin ANEF as per the Joint User Deed; and 7. investigate the
designated gateways for barrier agency services. use of High Noise Corridors as a planning tool to prevent noise
sensitive land uses near airports.
Northern Territory Regional/domestic/international In general, the NT supports a continued move towards Deregulation of the domestic market has benefited consumers There is market failure in regional aviation that requires This question of equity is becoming more significant as DIA There are opportunities to better integrate civil and military
Department of Planning aviation, security, passenger more liberalised arrangements in bilateral air service and increased competition. The continuation of the existing government intervention. moves away from land uses supporting aviation towards other resources and infrastructure at joint user airports like Darwin where
& Infrastructure facilitation, Airport planning, noise, agreements where it is in the national interest. This will policy approach is supported. . Seed funding should be considered to help develop a commercial land uses in competition with existing commercial over 80% of traffic is civil aviation operations.
consumer protection increase tourism and trade and see market suitable replacement aircraft for the 9 – 19 seat market. development on Territory land; noting that DIA‟s non-
developments that benefit the nation. Consideration may need to be given to some contingency . There is a need to pursue a cooperative approach among aeronautical development programme is absolutely dependant Air Services‟ charging regime is of particular importance at regional
planning for dramatic shocks to the industry which would governments to supporting regional air services on urban infrastructure and services provided by state and local airports which are characterised by a relatively low number of
A review of the Regional Package is required with due threaten the Australian economy. Emergency measures to . Consideration could be given to an indigenous RASS governments, but is not subject to the associated fees, rates users. The NT calls for a network charging approach across
weight given to regional development and equity maintain air services may involve cabotage or 7th freedoms. scheme run from the Aviation Division of the Department of and charges. Australia. At worst, the existing Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting
arguments. Infrastructure. There is also opportunity for Airport land to form part of the hybrid network model should be retained and extended to
. There may be scope for governments to better coordinate future expansion of urban land uses south of Alice Springs, and approach and terminal navigation charging at regional airports. The
NT supports an open cargo policy for dedicated cargo travel demand to support more regular air services. it follows that land use planning by the Territory should have full enroute subsidy is important and should continue with ongoing
services. regard for the potential of Commonwealth airport land. consideration of special charging arrangements for aircraft
A Memorandum of Understanding could ensure that land use operations of less than 5.7 tonne.
NT does NOT support limiting international operations, planning for Territory airports is integrated into land use planning
including charters, to defined international airports. for the NT.
If, in the interests of public safety and future flexibility for
The NT calls for consistent customer service to be commercial and military aviation, the Commonwealth considers
benchmarked across all international airport facilities development under approach splays to be undesirable then its
and border controls to improve passengers‟ arrival and regulatory framework should reflect this.
departure experience. The rationalisation of the civilian and military OLSs into one
airspace control plan that the NT Planning Scheme could
reference would provide greater transparency to developers of
land in the vicinity of the airport, and provide more certain
protection for the joint user airspace.
NSW Business Airport infrastructure and regional Considers growth in regional passengers numbers should Sees a need for infrastructure investment to support the Sees a need for provision of improved transport links and
Chamber services equate to investment in infrastructure opening of new markets and develop links between cities and facilities at regional airports
regional areas
NSW Disability Consumer protection and disability
Discrimination Legal standards
Centre Inc
NSW State Government All issues Supports the development of additional bilateral The efficient use of KSA needs to be balanced with the Information about career pathways and availability of aviation The current land use planning and development approval
agreements along the lines of the recent Open Skies interest of regional airline passengers (continued access to VET could be improved by a school and VET aviation strategy mechanisms at major airports are not working effectively with
agreement with the US. It should be reviewed whether KSA). ACCC oversight of pricing of aeronautical services to and a communication strategy targeting students and mid regard to either aviation-related development or non-aviation
there is a net public benefit from continuing to place regional airline services should continue. Review of CASA career people looking to retrain. The establishment of a virtual development. Airport land transport infrastructure is struggling to
restrictions on the ownership of Australian-based charges and possible adjustment of the Enroute Charges training school that is a cooperative between universities, TAFE, manage the passenger task. Master plans have focused on
international airlines. ASAs should provide for the Rebate scheme or other subsidies need to be considered the private sector, industry and Governments. The aviation future developments within the airport boundaries and assumed
application of transparent, rigorous and accountable where the economic viability of services is challenged. The industry could benefit from a HECS/FEE-HELP style assistance that State Government and others will ensure the land transport
safety and maintenance standards. Consideration threshold for eligibility of remote aerodromes for the Remote in occupations where there are identified skill shortages. infrastructure is adequate to the task. Dealing with these
should be given to allowing foreign airlines to access Air Service Subsidy needs to be reviewed to widen its Proposal for COAG to consider a system that will allow impacts will require a collaborative approach between airport
the Australian domestic market provided that Australian coverage and the terms of its application. The individuals to gain qualifications from organisations other than operators, Local and State Government. Consideration should
airlines are granted foreign access, and that foreign Commonwealth Government should consider funding the universities and then repay that debt through the income tax be given to formal mechanism to ensure that planning for
carriers are subject to Australia‟s safety and regulatory provision and maintenance of minor airports and aircraft system, where there is an identified skill shortage. Government growth in aviation transport at KSA does not constrain future
regime. The same principle of access should be maintenance facilities and if market failure is substantiated in could encourage companies to expand and increase flexibility growth of sea transport at Port Botany and vice versa. it is
applied to granting international airlines access to GA take into consideration the consequences of that market and accessibility of cadetships; Government funded/subsidised proposed that all airport non-aviation development should be
domestic aviation markets. Supports the growth of failure. cadetships; - increase the FEE-HELP cap for aviation students planned as part of the region within which it is located and be
international services from regional airports, regionally- to $102,000 to be consistent with other high cost degrees such subject to relevant State and Territory Planning legislation,
based facilities could reduce some of the load on KSA. as medicine and dentistry; review of the access and the terms policies and procedures. Further, any land the Commonwealth
Expanding the number of direct international gateways of FEE-HELP assistance; use of RAAF infrastructure to provide may subsequently acquire and lease for airport use that is put to
would incur significant costs related to airport capacity training; adding pilots to the Skilled Migration List; and non-aviation use should also be subject to relevant State and
to handle aircraft and border control/quarantine. Future investment in pilot training facilities in the Sydney basin and Territory Planning legislation, policies and procedures.
air freight networks should be planned as sea freight regional NSW. The industry has considerable capacity to fund Memoranda of Understandings between airport operators and
was planned for through Auslink. Possible opportunity training and receives a high rate of return for investment in State and local government it is required to consider general
Overnight Airfreight Air freight, airport planning and to develop a regionally-sited (such as at Dubbo)
Support open cargo policy. training, as staff are likely to remain in the industry for most of community interests. All master plans and major planning
Abuse of monopoly power by airports.
Operators Association pricing, noise, security There is an urgent need for stronger and more stringent
regulations or even a new regulator to be employed to monitor
airport pricing across Australia.
Need to protect aviation infrastructure through better state and
local government planning.
Need to prevent OLS penetration.
Parkes Shire Council Air cargo, regional and general Considers facilitation of air cargo movements to Seeking Govt investigation and support to ensure sustainable Considers assistance to smaller airports is essential to allow Sees opportunities to integrate airport infrastructure with off-
aviation, airport planning and pricing regional areas would link to existing transport hub services to regional Australia including adequate fees to be set to attract consumers and off-set costs. airport infrastructure, particularly for freight
strategy. infrastructure. Suggests returning fuel excise for maintenance
and infrastructure investment along with greater monitoring of
airlines to minimise abuse of market power in negotiating with
marginal airports. Seeks Govt support for airports in
attracting and retaining GA services.
Paspaley Pearls Group Skills and training, recognition of Regional & GA services are subject to direct competitive Skills shortages are a significant through to GA viability. Policy The significance of the GA sector needs to be recognised The development of ATM standards and technologies for RPT
general aviation industry pressures and higher cost pressures than RPT due to framework is needed that harmonises training and licensing for under infrastructure programs need to address equivalency of outcomes and investment for GA.
considerations and support for an remoteness and lack of buying power. Investment in GA overseas skills including appropriate immigration regime,
industry structure that promotes infrastructure and fleet has suffered as a consequence. development of a national training standard, a joint industry-
growth across all sectors.
Considers restructure of sector possible through market Govt commitment to develop career paths and employment
forces subject to revised policy framework. Seeks a options and financial support, tailored to GA, for training
commitment to GA through incentives to invest, attract organisations. Financial support for individuals, development of
business development and skills and regulatory oversight a managerial career path within the sector, public awareness
which recognises client influence on GA operations together campaign and recognition of remoteness issues are also
with Govt procurement processes that support GA sector. sought.
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organisation/ 3 Aviation safety 3.1 safety regulation & regulatory reform 4 Customer & community protection - addressing 4.1 aviation emissions and climate change 4.2 aircraft noise 4.3 consumer protection 4.4 disability standards 4.5 compensation arrangements in the event of an 5. Aviation Security
Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Moree Plains Shire Remove curfew at Sydney, reduces access to regional Lack of facilities when making connections. Transport standards are not ensuring adequate service Review security screening requirements with a view to making
Council services. for people with disabilities. consistent between jet and non-jet. Security infrastructure at
regional airports is adequate. Security is a federal government
responsibility. New technology should be introduced to increase
efficiency. Level of security should be based on individual risk
assessment.
Newcastle Airport Regional airports are not resourced to cope with the Newcastle is working with Defence/RAAF to manage Risk based approach. Government support for regional airports.
Limited increasing level of regulatory reform including the levels flight paths and noise impact perceptions. Airport Encourage competition by not discriminating between small jet
of consultation departments are demanding. The cost operators would like to see standard operating hours and turboprop aircraft. Centrally funded security approach.
of regulatory reform for regional airports is not aligned with Australian curfew standard 6am – 10pm
commensurate with benefit. (increase to 11pm).
Northern Territory It is recommended that the Australian Government:
Airports Pty Ltd 8. fund security costs at the low volume airports – say all airports
(designated and non-designated) below 3 million passengers per
annum;
9. if Australian Government funding is unacceptable, introduce
national uniform pricing per passenger for domestic and
international security for the 11 security designated airports; and
10. implement Recommendation V of the Wheeler Review which
recommended a review of the CTFR requirement at airports.
Northern Territory The NT notes there is a Senate Inquiry into the Civil Government policies on climate change are likely to The current 2004 – 2024 Master Plan for Darwin The NT notes the recommendations from the recent The high cost of security charges at regional ports, due to
Department of Planning Aviation Safety Authority underway, which may provide have a significant impact on the aviation industry. There International Airport includes the 2024 ANEF‟s which Victorian investigation of low cost airline consumer relatively low passenger through put, acts as a disincentive for
& Infrastructure
directions for policy settings. A good regulator is able to is a need for the industry to incorporate climate change are less conservative than the previous 2019 exposure issues. These recommendations and the development airlines considering the viability of new or increased services. This
uphold the law while educating and supporting their principles so as to mitigate its impact on the forecasts. This difference is mainly the result of not of best practice airline and airport customer service is especially true for low cost carriers which now provide the
customers. environment without adversely affecting related modelling low level military operations. The noise charters, subject to the development of RIS majority of international seat capacity to the NT.
industries and communities dependent on its services. consultant‟s report to Air Services Australia assessments, should be considered in policy
The Australian Government needs to show leadership Hence, policies should aim to encourage the industry to recommended that “Until it can be confirmed that low development. As Alice Springs airport is one of the 11 security designated
to ensure the regulatory reform process is completed achieve this objective. level flights will never be a feature of military airports in Australia, the 1500 daily users of this small regional
as soon as possible to provide stability for industry. In progressing to a green paper, the commentary operations in the longer term, it may be prudent to airport are in the inequitable position of bearing all the costs of
section would benefit from expressing carbon dioxide retain the ANEF that has been in place for some the security measures that are required at Australia‟s largest
Due to the downturn in RPT services, closed charters emissions as carbon dioxide equivalents and account years”. However the statutory requirement is to comply airports.
are now an important category for the servicing of for all greenhouse gases, as is standard practice in with the ANEFs presented in the current DIA Master
remote community needs in the NT. Closed charters other sectors. Giving only the 2% carbon-dioxide figure Plan. The Securing our Regional Skies program has had positive
are somewhat of a grey area and regulatory is not adequate to inform discussion. Similarly, the outcomes and contributed to the ability of remote airports to
clarification is required. Consideration should be given Issues Paper only gives information on the global This under representation of the longer term exposure ramp up arrangements when required to do so if the threat level
to an Air Taxi category for remote Australia for contribution of aviation to total greenhouse emissions. to aircraft noise has temporary weakened the NT‟s were to increase.
operations by aircraft of nine seats or less. Some Australian figures would be the minimum ability to resist inappropriate development on land that
required to inform discussion of the issues. will be subject to high ANEFs. This is strong argument
The age of the Australian aircraft fleet and rate of to shift towards airport planning based on Ultimate
replacement needs to be explored further. While the Noise Exposure Forecasts.
Issues Paper mentions that new engines are
significantly more efficient, it doesn‟t indicate the
average age of the current Australian aircraft fleet,
what proportion of current aircraft have such new
engines, nor how fast the fleet is being renewed. This is
NSW Business basic data regarding the issue of fuel efficiency – which
Chamber
NSW Disability Low cost carrier services have introduced inconsistent Recommend implementation of regulations based on
Discrimination Legal and restrictive airline policies to the Australian market. the EU model to ensure uniformity of policies and
Centre Inc
Implementation of recommendations of the 'Flight practices and provide a more effective monitoring and
Closed' report are considered necessary and seen as complaints process.
mutually beneficial to disabled travellers and the
industry.
NSW State Government Consideration should be given to a reporting system for Supports the retention of the existing curfew restrictions Ministers supported the development of best practice The national Companion Card initiative should be Concerns raised about the airport policing require, as a matter of
actual savings achieved by operators adopting at KSA and Coolangatta airports. Increased aircraft airline and airport customer service charters, subject to considered given the application of „independent travel urgency, development of an all government/industry action plan
measures to improve fuel efficiency, as a way to record movements at Bankstown airport outside that agreed in development of a regulatory impact statement, and criteria‟ by some airlines and the position of some addressing all elements of regional, State and Commonwealth
the effectiveness of these measures. An emissions the current master plan should trigger curfew requested that the Commonwealth consider this issue airlines to require people with a disability to travel with a aviation issues. Consideration of the threats, risks and associated
trading scheme, including domestic aviation emissions, consideration. There should be a clear separation as part of its review of the national aviation policy. carer. costs need to inform decisions on the level and nature of security
will therefore be a useful mechanism for minimising between airport operators and the regulator that sets arrangements imposed. Risk based arrangements need to be
greenhouse emissions related to the domestic aviation ANEF because these contours dictate the land uses in adopted at regional airports, and support by the Commonwealth
sector. The NSW Government also supports the the vicinity of the airport – effectively a zoning is appropriate for costs of providing security at regional airports.
exploration of clean engine technology and clean fuels prohibition. The ANEF must not be set by Airport The security infrastructure at KSA should be upgraded. A security
as other medium term measures to minimise the operators. The Government should explore alternate „footprint‟ should be introduced under the direction of ICAO and
impact of aviation emissions on the environment. aircraft noise forecasting systems to better inform land Air Services Australia across all Australian airports to enable
use planning by state and local governments and to consistency in the screening of passengers, baggage and freight.
better inform communities around airports. Locally Consistent with the Commonwealth Disability Strategy, the
negotiated airport community approaches are one way Government as a purchaser of services could ensure this issue is
in which this could be achieved. These could include properly considered in the purchasing of security services and
specific measures to improve the amenity and reduce regulation of providers. The NSW Government supports the
the conflict between land use. It is imperative for maintaining and further strengthening of the ASIC regime. The
legislative approaches to be retained to ensure that the definition of 'aviation security relevant offence' in the Aviation
noise amenity and health of the local community is Transport Security Regulation 2005 to include offences involving
protected. firearms, ammunition or prohibited weapons as well as trespass.
Offences under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Act 1956
should all be included within the meaning of 'aviation security
Overnight Airfreight Need to improved system to replace ANEF. related offences'.security is the unintended carriage of dangerous
Biggest threat to
Operators Association goods.
Acknowledges curfew arrangement at Australian
airports but curfews need to be standardised regarding Should standardise air freight security measures with
which aircraft are allowed to operate during curfew international standards.
hours.
Measures at regional airports should be commensurate with
Should replace BAe146 aircraft operating at Sydney threats involved.
with aircraft meeting the 90/95 rule.
Reports from the Noise Enquiry, Complaints service
should be standardised to avoid influence by repetitious
complainants.
Parkes Shire Council
Paspaley Pearls Group Supports a consultative regulatory approach to safety Suggests a joint Govt and industry framework to Considers aviation industry to have made substantial Seeks consistent security standards nationally on a risk based
oversight and seeks an educational mandate for CASA. provide incentives for investment to reduce progress in addressing environmental impacts such as approach that tailors security outcomes to operations outside of
Sees a need for safety management systems, effective environmental impacts and that regulatory regime noise but progress in GA sector limited due to RPT. Also seeks a commitment to prosecute misuse of ASIC
oversight by industry and clear regulatory boundaries needs to consider international developments. investment constraints. cases.
for industry with consistent, transparent interpretations
and enforcement. Supports network pricing for CASA
services and sees harmonisation of regulatory
standards with international practice as a key element
of reform.
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Individuals' name summary/key words
Peel Development Secondary airport infrastructure There should be a clear, documented and ratified agreement Provision of infrastructure may include to the development of The planning and development mechanisms under the Airports
Commission planning between the three tiers of government that establishes the regional training centres that are located in strategically located Act need to ensure opportunistic lease holders seeking to
roles and responsibilities of each authority with regard to regional airports (close to large population centres, transport, realise quick profits from the non-aeronautical development
infrastructure provision both on and off-airport, (for both infrastructure, business and industry). potential of existing airports are not afforded the prospect of
leased and other airports), with a view to maximising the This includes pilots but may further extend to other aviation divesting themselves of an operational airport with an agreed
return on investment in existing infrastructure and achieving related positions such as air traffic controllers and engineers. Master Plan in favour of financial gains and the promise of
the long term sustainability of current and future airport The Government may provide the infrastructure and related establishing a new facility in another location.
operations. The agreement should delineate the hierarchy of facilities (lease-hold arrangement); partner with a relevant The establishment of a State level planning policy based on the
strategic land use planning mechanisms that each sphere of organisation or association to: agreed government framework outlined above would provide for
government should be responsible for and the agreed nature 1. Train pilots for the domestic and international markets. consistency and improvement with regard to consultation at all
and duration of consultation and referrals between the 2. Include the training (under the Skills Australia program) to levels. Long term strategic land use planning should protect
different levels. The agreement needs to establish the cost fund other related aviation positions. existing, and identify new, airport sites. Future sites should
contribution and recovery mechanisms at each level. The partnership must be sustainable with sufficient linkages consider the proximity of other existing and planned
Protection will be afforded by an investment in, and between the local community and the training providers to infrastructure, services and populations to reduce establishment
commitment to the outcomes of, long term strategic land use support the development of this industry. Prospective and maintenance costs to all spheres of government, maximise
and master planning as well as careful consideration of organisations such as overseas airlines should also be functionality and utilisation of airport infrastructure, provide
diversification options so that the airport operation is not considered however there needs to changes made to the access to a skilled workforce as well as generate minimal
prejudiced. restrictions on overseas airlines in order to progress this community and environmental impacts.
arrangement.
Penrith City Council Disbility standards
Perth Airports Airport planning Airports can effectively plan and build whatever they like, as
Municipalities Group evidenced by the brickworks at Perth Airport and developments
at Jandakot City.
A panel should be established comprising commonwealth, state
and local governments to assess MDPs.
The Department should publish evaluation criteria for MDPs to
ensure transparency.
Planning assessment should take place regardless of $$ value.
Developments should be consistent with local, regional and
state planning goals.
Phoenix Aero Club General aviation, airport The GA industry is in crisis due to a loss of GA facilities and There is a shortage of trained pilots and most critically Privatisation of secondary airports has had a devastating
infrastructure, skills training. skilled staff, rising costs and burden of compliance with experienced flying instructors. Lack of government support for impact on GA. Airport owners are transferring as much land
regulations and increasing costs of flying training and flying training means it is in a very poor state and the industry as possible to non-aviation purposes and unless the
declining numbers of students. The industry is too cannot respond to export opportunities. Government acts erosion of airport facilities will continue,
demoralised to take advantage of opportunities. with some disappearing altogether, as evidenced by closures
in Western Sydney. While access to regional airports for GA
is a concern, access to major capital city airports is more of a
problem.
Physical Disability Disabled access, safety regulation, Many domestic airlines are still not providing seamless Airports should be located outside cities to minimise
Council of Australia airports, airline compliance with services to people with disabilities and are demanding that environmental and other impacts.
(PDCA) disability standards, compensation, they travel with a support person.
security.
Planning Institute of Airport develoment planning, inc non- Airports are an integral part of the cities in which they operate
Australia areonautical development on airport and non aviation commercial developments on airport sites
sites. must be subject to the same state and local planning rules, and
National Competition Policy competitive neutrality principles, as
other private developers. Account must be taken of their impact
on infrastructure and a process that identifies funding
responsibility for transport services and infrastructure triggered
by airport developments is paramount. Proponents of the
developments must contribute. All three levels of government
must be engaged in the process and current legislation should
be amended to ensure mandatory consultation occurs for
proposed developments on airport land.
Public Interest Advocacy Airline travel for people with
Centre disabilities
Qantas Group All issues A sustainable, competitive industry should Trade of 7th freedoms considered case-by-case and Sees strong domestic network operations as indivisible from Supportive of competition where sustainable and Sees opportunity for Govt to enhance existing policy and Creation of a defined framework for airports including Seeks amendments to the Airports Act ensure civil aviation is Considers regulatory regime has lagged behind the pace of
not be taken for granted and an Australian only where a clear, useable commercial trade for competitive international operations. Seeks removal of recommends the development of federally-based network for programs such as Tools for Your Trade and removing the FEE- application of ICAO pricing principle that precludes pre- the priority in approving Master Plans including consideration of technological advancement and industry initiatives eg GNSS &
based industry makes an important Australian carriers eg 5th freedoms. Opposes trade of restrictions of Qantas Sale Act to enable access to capital and such services be explored to allow all airlines to work under a HELP cap for aviation qualifications along with extension of funding of capital expenditure, recognises contribution of local and state planning documents and Master Plans for any ADS-B. Seeks Govt endorsement of ASTRA plan and formal
contribution to the national interest. consecutive cabotage on grounds it would undermine facilitate consolidation and growth. nationally consistent approach. travel concession cards, motor vehicle subsidy and training fee airlines to revenue and return on non-aeronautical assets, airport that could be an alternative airport. Seeking mandatory sanction of ASTRA and links to Govt aviation bodies.
Broadly supportive of current policy domestic networks and believes investment cabotage is voucher system to cover all years of apprentice training. Seeks defines customer agreement for pricing purposes to prevent consultation and arbitration processes and regular forums for Recommends a policy framework that provides a sustainable
emphasising factors like lack of level a sufficient mechanism to allow domestic access for the addition of pilots to the migration occupations in demand list. deemed agreement by continuing to use the airport and clear airport users and local planning authorities on development of balance between RPT operators and military requirements
playing field and complexity of the bilateral foreign carriers. Supports liberalisation of cargo Would like to see the extension of state-based initiatives to criteria for airports to which it applies. Seeking a clear airports and surrounds to resolve planning coordination issues. including Flexible Use Airspace and supports a policy position that
system which put Australian carriers at a arrangements. Considers designation by ownership encourage aviation careers on a national basis, the provision of response to the PC recommendations on pricing and a Inclusion of CASA in decision making with regard to building enables RPT jet aircraft to nominate the use of military airfields as
disadvantage. and control as restrictive to access to capital and funding to assist a Qantas Engineering Summer School coordinated, national regime for pricing that provides a heights and positions off-airport and regulations to ensure a pre- alternates for the purposes of flight planning. Asks Govt to
industry consolidation and seeks changes to taxation Program and Govt working with industry to promote Australia as balance between non-aeronautical development and condition of development approvals off-airport detail how airport consider performance targets and measurements for regulatory
and depreciation arrangements to improve a aviation centre of excellence. Also wants accelerated aeronautical requirements under either a single or dual till master plan and future air space requirements are being agencies to drive performance and the inclusion of industry experts
competitiveness. Considers passenger facilitation and depreciation provisions and R&D tax concessions for learning approach. Considers clear guidelines and criteria for airports incorporated. Would like to see planning framework apply to in official delegations to international forums. Also seeking
border control arrangements require attention. and skills development equipment and technology. regulated under 'light handed monitoring' need to be major and regional airports regardless of ownership. Seeks strategies to make air traffic control a career of choice.
established. more flexibility with operations into Sydney and Sydney Basin
and a review of curfew and capacity constraints at airports and
opposes introduction of new or additional curfews and
constraints. Supportive of development of policy framework to
enable operations of civilian RPT jet aircraft at selected military
airfields sensitive to the needs of Defence.
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Individuals' name impacts of aviation accident
Peel Development
Commission
Penrith City Council Seeking compliance by airlines to equitably meet the
needs of travellers with a disability by ensuring
accessible toilet facilities. Also supports the Human
Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission being granted
powers to refer breaches of the Transport Standards to
the Federal Court.
Perth Airports
Municipalities Group
Phoenix Aero Club
Physical Disability Any airport that connects to overseas arrivals or Australia should consider the regulatory practices of the Insurance should include damage to wheelchairs and Some security checks are unnecessary and very difficult for
Council of Australia departures should be curfew free. EU, Canada and the US. The airlines must develop other mobility devices. people with disabilities.
(PDCA)
action plans and consult with people with disabilities.
Current transport standards are adequate provided the
airline industry adheres to them. The current complaints
system is fraught with problems for people with
disabilities. Facilities should be made more accessible
for people with disabilities.
Planning Institute of A risk assessment should be undertaken of major Policy frameworks for dealing with developments
Australia airports to ensure they can adapt to climate change. around airports and noise vary between state and
territory. PIA supports transparent policy developed
consultatively that clearly outlines the requirements for
development controls around airports.
Public Interest Advocacy Agrees with the statement „air travel is accessible to PIAC refers the Department instead to the Part 4 of the Current airline and/or airport practices in relation to the security
Centre more people than ever before‟. Flight Closed report, which sets out 57 screening process do not adequately address the requirements
recommendations, or proposals to improve air travel for of people with disabilities.
However, people with disability do not appear to have people with disabilities. These proposals cover Examples of some of the difficulties experienced by passengers
benefited from these changes in the same way or to compliance, service quality, policies and practice of with disabilities are set out at Part 4.14 of Flight Closed and
anything like the same extent as the rest of the airline services and training of personnel. They include: include the following:
community. The experiences of passengers and their a proposal for a specific code of practice to be passengers being required to undergo physical checks if unable
families outlined in Flight Closed suggest that it may developed for the airline industry and administered by to pass through scanning equipment;
now, in fact, be more difficult for them to travel by air an authority that administers other regulatory passengers experiencing difficulty in removing their shoes and
than it was previously. requirements for the airline industry; other items of clothing or supports as part of a physical check;
a system for ongoing consultation with people with passengers being unable to understand requests and directions
disabilities and their organisations that is integrated into from airport security staff; and
the design, planning and delivery of air transport passengers being required to undergo physical checks in view of
services; and members of the public, and finding this confronting and
mandatory standards for staff training, particularly in embarrassing.
respect of disability awareness, and for
communications processes within airlines.
Flight Closed made 57 recommendations for improving
the travel experiences of passengers with disabilities. It
is PIAC‟s submission that many of these improvements
could be implemented at nominal or low cost to airlines.
These recommendations have the potential to improve
the travel experience of all passengers generally,
hopefully resulting in Australia‟s domestic carriers being
lifted from the bottom of consumer surveys. They also
have the potential to make Australia‟s airlines more
Qantas Group Focused on CASA reform and suggests the Seeking support for accelerated introduction of Wants to see the development of national noise Supports current legal framework and considers accessible to of ageing population. Thus, over time,
Seeks review an Disability Standards for Accessible the Supports Montreal Convention standards for international View that aviation security strategies to be largely reactive and
appointment of a project manager to oversight and the Required Navigation Performance in Australia and standards that eclipse constraints of ANEF system, Qantas Group as the industry leader in applying best Public Transport for number and weight of mobility aids and recommends the Carriers Liability Act be amended to considers a need to develop, in conjunction with industry, a
secondment of industry experts to assist preparation of financial, or other, recognition in the trade-off between improved awareness and consultation such as noise practice consumer protection standards. permitted free of charge and minimum training specify state regimes are applicable to domestic holistic and integrated national strategy and regulatory framework
guidance material. Encourages direct and ongoing priorities eg noise vs emissions. Looking for an memorials on titles and Airport Environment Education standards assistance animals along with development passenger claims, exclude 'pure nervous shock' claims that is sufficiently flexible to take account of the complex
engagement with industry across CASA including within incentive scheme for R&D into new fuel types and an Centres staffed by community volunteers and a better of aviation specific guidelines in consultation with and state that it provides exclusive remedies in the operating environment and that, wherever possible, Australia's
OAR and at the CEO level. Recommends review of increase in deduction from 125% for R&D expenditure enquiry and complaint service. Ensure that state and industry representatives. carriage of passengers, baggage and cargo along with standards and procedures are harmonised and mutually
CASA governance and ensuring they are accountable in this field. Seeks support for the development of an local governments are integrated into the noise amendments to the Damage by Aircraft Act to cap recognised internationally.
for quality management systems. Would like to see international framework to manage tax-related issues management process and adopt a more pro-active role operators liability and exclude or limit liability for acts of Would like to see an examination of security policy setting that
CASA develop and implement mandatory SMS arising from aviation's inclusion in emissions trading in noise education and planning, including ensuring off- terrorism. encompasses the effectiveness of airport categorisation, airport
requirements and suggests some CASA administrative schemes and the allocation of free permits to aid the airport development considers 'worst-case' noise policing and activities such as Air Security Officers. Suggests a
requirements be devolved to industry. Wants to ensure transition. Recommends the introduction of a 'green' scenarios. centralisation model for a single screening authority and single
CASA has the objective of international harmonisation depreciation regime for new aircraft that are cleaner security training authority and federal approach to licensing.
of legislation and regulations and suggests and more efficient. Recommends the development of network pricing to apportion
consideration be given to granting autonomy to the security costs across industry. Supports current exemption of
ATSB. non-jet aircraft from screening and exemptions from certain
measures for charter operations. Seeks review of prohibited
items list with weapons list in regulations and a framework to
share CCTV within industry.
Considers ASIC issuing bodies should be reduced to those with
significant need and sufficient volume, that Auscheck release
details of criminal history checks to issuing bodies and introduces
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National Aviation Policy Statement (NAPS) Issues Paper to Green Paper Submissions Register
organisation/ Areas covered in submission: 1 Australian aviation industry 1.1 International services 1.2 Domestic services 1.3 regional & general aviation 1.4 addressing skills needs in aviation industry 2 Aviation infrastructure 2.1 airport planning and development 2.2 air traffic management
Individuals' name summary/key words
QBE Australia Carriers liability, consumer protection
Queanbeyan City Airport planning, noise regulation Master Plans and Major Development Plans lack specific detail
Council and accompanying traffic or similar studies that would usually be
required for developments of a similar scale proposed for land