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Airports and Aviation Division: Supp Estimates AQON.

The following answers, from the Dept's A&A division, IMO once again provide clear examples of how our completely spineless and useless miniscule Mick Mack totally duck shoves all responsibility and leadership in oversighting matters aeronautical - FFS!

QON 314

QON 315

QON 316

QON 317

QON 318

Example AQON 317 (Note the delaying tactics and the shirking responsibility in the following - ):

Answer:

1. There are 322 aerodromes in Australia that have been Certified or Registered under Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

2-3. The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) is responsible for aviation security matters, including passenger and freight screening. Home Affairs is responsible for implementation of the Australian Government’s $50.1 million commitment to assist regional airports with upgrade costs.

4. Yes however, questions related to details on implementation arrangements should be directed to Home Affairs.

5-9. These questions relating to details on implementation and funding arrangements and feedback from operators should be directed to Home Affairs.

10. The Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) wrote to the Deputy Prime Minister on 4 October 2019, regarding mandatory screening of domestic air freight. The Deputy Prime Minister responded on 4 November 2019 recognising the importance of domestic air freight and encouraging the RAAA to continue its engagement with Home Affairs.

11. These questions relating to details on implementation and regulatory arrangements should be directed to Home Affairs.

12. The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is preparing case studies on the impacts of changes to passenger screening requirements at six regional airports. As part of this process, the Department is consulting with each airport and relevant airlines. The Department will provide details of the advice provided by stakeholders when the case studies are finalised. The case studies will be provided to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee.

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