Consultation
Why is consultation necessary?
The OAR must conduct its business in accordance with CASA's obligations under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 and the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, the Airspace Act 2007 and the Airspace Regulations 2007, and also in accord with the Federal Government directions contained in the 2007 Australian Airspace Policy Statement. All of these regulations and directions require consultation with the aviation industry about the evolution and application of policy through regulation.
What is consultation?
Consultation is about giving and receiving information to have, in this case, a sound basis for decision making. Consequently, 'consultation' must cover the matters considered in the decision-making process.
To support an airspace change, it is vital to obtain all relevant views, pertinent information and evidence relevant to the following matters:
- safety considerations – facts and suspected risks;
- protection of the environment;
- efficient use of airspace to benefit the aviation sector;
- equitable access for all users;
- ICAO obligations – compliance;
- world's best practice; and
- National security implications.
Consultation framework
Stakeholder Involvement
The OAR actively engages stakeholders as it formulates new regulatory material for the application of Government policy, examines strategic directions for airspace evolution, or considers particular changes to the Australian Airspace Architecture.
Consultation - Airspace Stakeholders
The OAR's stakeholders are those who have a common interest in the use of Australian airspace. They include airline and airport owners and operators, domestic and international aviation industry associations, air navigation service providers, pilots, the general public, and Government.