The Board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) meets six times per calendar year to fulfil its obligations under Section 53 of the Civil Aviation Act 1988 to decide the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by CASA; and to ensure that CASA performs its functions in a proper, efficient and effective manner.
The CASA Board was originally scheduled to meet in Darwin; however, met instead in Sydney on 16 April 2025 due to the opening of CASA’s new Sydney office. Prior to the meeting, the Board held a strategy session to discuss Australia’s Future Airspace Framework and CASA’s strategic risks and risk appetite for the coming financial year; and to be briefed on the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology. The Board also visited Western Sydney International Airport.
CASA Board meetings follow a theme-based agenda focusing on organisational matters and operational matters that affect the aviation industry. The organisational matters discussed included CASA’s corporate governance, financial management, major projects and cyber security. The Board received reports from the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Industry Complaints Commissioner. CASA’s Executive Management Team provided updates on a range of operational and regulatory matters. This included an update on CASA’s Forward Regulatory Workplan, an overview of systemic issues arising as a result of CASA’s scheduled surveillance events as well as campaign surveillance activities, along with updates on major programs currently underway. The Board also reviewed the 2025/26 Corporate Plan.
On completion of the Board meeting, a workshop and discussion on the potential uses for Artificial Intelligence systems within CASA was conducted.
The next Board meeting will be held in Perth on 26 June 2025. We are planning to continue our industry outreach program and invite local representatives from all sectors of the aviation industry to an informal ‘meet and greet’ session with the CASA Board.
Air Chief Marshal (Ret’d) Mark Binskin AC
Chair, CASA Board