Second Reading Speeches

Aviation Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007

Type
Government
Portfolio
Transport and Regional Services
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
and
Civil Aviation Act 1988
to strengthen aviation security and safety by: enabling regulations to be made to prohibit activities or conduct outside a security controlled airport that disrupt or interfere with airport operations or aircraft; introducing additional powers for Australian Customs officers at airports; enabling the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to introduce a mandatory drug and alcohol regime in the civil aviation industry; and enabling, through regulations, exemption from aviation security screening for senior dignitaries, their spouses and minors.

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