The CASA Board met in Brisbane on 24 and 25 June 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 with the CASA Executive focused on CASA’s future operating context, what a ‘modern regulator’ should be and views on what future success looked like.
While in Brisbane, the Board hosted a Meet the Board event with Brisbane based aviation industry representatives. As part of the Board’s industry engagement, the Board also visited Virgin Australia’s Operations Control centre, to gain insight into critical issues for the airline and their operating environment.
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 Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Industry Complaints Commissioner.
The Executive Management Team provided updates on current operational initiatives, including accident and incident reporting, risk and causation analysis. The Board considered and approved the 2026-27 CASA Strategic Risks and Board Risk Appetite Statement and the Corporate Plan 2026-27.
The next Board meeting will be held in Canberra on 19 August 2026.
Air Chief Marshal (Ret’d) Mark Binskin AC
Chair, CASA Board