LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendation 1

2.102    The committee recommends that the government develop regulations which would require Air Operator's Certificate holders to submit a safety case to the relevant authorities in CASA and the Department of Transport and Infrastructure prior to making a formal decision to ground its fleet of aircraft.

Recommendation 2

2.103    The safety of the travelling public should be the paramount concern for all airlines and the grounding of the fleet should only be considered in the interests of safety. The committee recommends that the Government consider imposing financial penalties if it is proven that an Air Operator's Certificate holder has cited 'safety concerns' without a valid reason.

Recommendation 3

3.22    The committee recommends that the relevant government authority examines the application of the Fair Work Act 2009, and the relevant modern awards, for work carried out by foreign-based employees on Australian domestic flights (particularly the domestic legs of international flights) in order to clarify how the current regulatory regime applies to these workers and whether any legislative changes are required.

Recommendation 4

3.23    The committee recommends that the Air Navigation and Civil Aviation Amendment (Aircraft Crew) Bill 2011 not be passed.

Recommendation 5

3.24    The committee recommends that the Qantas Sale Amendment (Still Call Australia Home) Bill 2011 not be passed.

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