The CASA Board met in Canberra on 18 and 19 August 2026 as part of its obligations under Section 53 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 to set CASA's strategic direction and ensure the organisation performs its functions effectively.
Prior to the meeting, the Board held a strategy session where they received an overview of both CASA’s Australian Public Service Employee Census Results for 2026 and Entry Control and Service Delivery for organisations.
The primary focus of the Board meeting was to consider the 2025-26 Financial Statements, and the 2025-26 Annual Performance Statement (APS). The Board was pleased to sign-off both sets of statements and was comfortable they accurately represent CASA's financial and operational performance in the last 12-months.
The Board's theme-based agenda focused on organisational and operational matters affecting the aviation sector. Key topics included corporate governance, financial management, operational and regulatory matters, organisational culture, work health and safety, and workforce planning. The Board also received reports from the Audit and Risk Committee, the People and Culture Sub Committee and the Industry Complaints Commissioner.
As part of the Board's ongoing commitment to industry engagement, they met with the Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) Board and a senior representative from the Department of Infrastructure to discuss issues affecting the safety, sustainability and future development of regional aviation.
The next Board meeting will be held in Cairns on 15 October 2026.
Air Chief Marshal (Ret'd) Mark Binskin AC
Chair, CASA Board