Trade & Transport Bulletin - New governance for aviation safety in Australia

The Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2009 and the Transport Safety Investigation Amendment Act 2009 recently passed through Australia's Parliament. The passing of these two Acts ensures the implementation of two key aspects of the Federal Government's national aviation policy.

In his second reading speech the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese stated 'safety is the number one priority for government aviation agencies, and safety regulation must be robust, efficient and effective'. But does the new legislation deliver this?

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