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AAA WA DIVISION MEETING THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2018 AAA WA DIVISION ACTIVITY AND POLICY UPDATE THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2018 OVERVIEW 1. The Year Ahead 2. Policy and Advocacy 3. Industry Development 4. Major Events The Year Ahead • Key Dates for 2018 o Division Meetings (TAS, SA, QLD, NSW) – August o Division Meetings (WA, VIC and NT) – September and November o AAA Parliamentary Friends of Tourism Luncheon (Coalition) – 12 September o AAA Parliamentary Friends of Tourism Breakfast (ALP) – 13 September o Airport Safety Week – 15 to 19 October o AAA National Conference (Brisbane) – 13 to 16 November Policy and Advocacy • The main policy focus areas for 2018: o Protect Regional Airports campaign o Airport Security o CASA Review of MOS Part 139 o Airport Safeguarding o PFAS Contamination Policy and Advocacy • Protect Regional Airports o Campaign launched in October 2017 as part of Airport Safety Week. o Lodged a Pre-Budget 2018-19 Submission in December 2017. o Targeting the Federal Budget 2018/19 to secure: ▪ $15 million per year (for four years) to continue the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme; and ▪ $25 million per year (for four years) to establish a new regional airport infrastructure grants programme. o A total of $160 million over four years in regional and remote airport funding assistance is being sought, with co-contributions from state and local governments. Policy and Advocacy • Protect Regional Airports o AAA has also secured third-party partners to support the campaign, including: Policy and Advocacy • Protect Regional Airports o Over 40 briefing meetings held with MPs, Senators, Ministers and their Offices since launching the campaign. o Completed a substantial mail out to Federal MPs, Ministers and Senators in February 2018, providing copies of Pre-Budget submission and campaign information. BUDGET 2018 -19 OUTCOME o Successfully secured $28.3 million of funding over four years to extend the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme. o AAA will continue the Protect Regional Airports campaign in the lead up to the Federal Election to secure more funding assistance opportunities. Policy and Advocacy • Senate Inquiry into Regional Air Routes o Established on 16 November 2017, to explore all factors and issues that have the potential to impact of the price of regional airfares. o AAA lodged a comprehensive submission in February 2018, focused on providing explaining how airport charges are set, as well as demonstrating they generally constitute a small component of airfares. o The inquiry has received over 140 submissions, with public hearings commenced in April in WA, NT and QLD. AAA will participate in the public hearing process. o The Committee is scheduled to table its report on 20 September 2018. Policy and Advocacy • Airport Security (Background) o Following the foiled aviation terror attack at Sydney in July 2017, the Government instructed the Inspector of Transport Security to conduct a review of airport security. The AAA provided a comprehensive submission to this process, including collaboration with airlines. o This review was completed in late 2017, with a final report provided to Government for consideration. The outcomes of this report remain confidential. o The AAA consulted closely with both with Ministers and Government agencies on the potential impacts of significant changes to aviation security requirements. o Through the course of numerous discussion with Government, the AAA made it clear that Government funding assistance for regional airport security upgrades would be essential. Policy and Advocacy • Airport Security (Budget 2018-19 Announcement) o The Government announced a $293.6 million package of new initiatives focusing of strengthening security at airports, air cargo facilities and international mail centers. ➢ $50.1 million over four years to enhance security at 64 regional airports (including 13 airports previously without screening) – funding is for new screening equipment and infrastructure (where necessary). ➢ $121.6 million over four years to upgrade screening equipment for inbound air cargo and international mail facilities. ➢ $121.9 million over four years for more AFP and ABF resources at the nine major international airports. Policy and Advocacy • CASA Review of MOS Part 139 o On 29 August 2017, CASA released the NPRM for CASR/MOS Part 139 – Aerodromes for public consultation, with submission due by 8 December 2017. o AAA worked with CASA to communicate the major changes in the MOS Part 139 with industry and encouraged participation on the consultation process. o AAA lodged a major submission responding to the NPRM in December 2017, which included a collation of feedback from individual airports on all aspects of the revised MOS. Policy and Advocacy • CASA Review of MOS Part 139 (cont.) o Earlier this year CASA confirmed that it had received over 100 submissions to the NPRM consultation process. o A comprehensive review of the industry feedback in underway, with early analysis revealing that further discussions with industry will likely be required on issues such as pavements and the new ‘accountable manager’ requirements. o AAA has offered its assistance in facilitating further consultation with airports. o It is understood that CASA is targeting August 2018 for publishing the finalised CASR/MOS Part 139, with this expected to come into effect for industry 12 months thereafter. Policy and Advocacy • Airport Safeguarding o AAA continues to advocate strongly for state implementation of the National Airport Safeguarding Framework (NASF). o Last year the AAA provided a third submission into the review of NASF Guideline B (Building generated windshear and turbulence). o It is expected that a finalised version of Guideline B (incorporating industry feedback) will be provided to the Transport Infrastructure Council in May 2018. o NASAG has also initiated public consultation on new a Guideline for Public Safety Zones – submissions due 12 July 2018. o AAA is also exploring opportunities with Government to improve airspace protection for airports. Policy and Advocacy • PFAS Contamination o In October 2017, the AAA hosted a PFAS workshop for its members in Canberra to collaborate, discuss and share information regarding PFAS contamination on airports. o The workshop resulted in the AAA developing a pro-active series of activities to improve information sharing among industry, as well as pursuing increased engagement with Government and relevant agencies. o In February 2018, the environment Ministers of each state/territory endorsed the release of the finalised PFAS National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP), to which the AAA provided a submission. Policy and Advocacy • PFAS Contamination (cont.) o While the finalisation of the PFAS NEMP is a positive step, it is not a binding document and only provides guidance for each jurisdictions response. o There is also an intergovernmental agreement on PFAS under development, which is expected to be finalised this year. o AAA has also recently re-engaged with Airservices Australia with a view to establishing and open and collaborative dialogue with industry. o AAA is maintaining close consultation with the Prime Minister and Cabinet PFAS Taskforce regarding the whole-of-government response. Industry Development • AAA has released its Online Course Guide for 2018. • Current courses on offer include: o Airfield Safety Essentials o Work Health and Safety for Airport Managers o Wildlife Hazard Management Essentials o NOTAM Awareness o Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Works Safety Officer Course o Aerodrome Reporting Officer and Works Safety Officer Refresher Course o Introduction to Performing the Role of a Works Safety Officer (WSO) Industry Development • Further information on AAA Online Education offering is available via the dedicated website. o www.airporteducation.asn.au Industry Development • AAA Airport Practice Note Supplement – Regional Airport Pavements. o In addition to APN 12 – Airfield Pavement Essentials, the AAA has commissioned Dr Greg White (University of Sunshine Coast) to develop a supplement with more detailed guidance specifically on pavements typical of regional and remote airports. o Consultation with regional airport members and technical experts is underway in developing the supplement guidance material. o The AAA plans to release the Regional Airport Pavements supplement at the Pavements Workshop to be held in conjunction with the OPS SWAP Forum in May 2018. Industry Development • AAA Billboard – Airport Industry Promotion Industry Development • The Airport Professional – new industry website Industry Development • Australian Airports Association– new website Major Events Major Events • AAA National Conference (13 - 16 November 2018) o To be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. o Program to be finalised in June 2018. o Partnership and exhibition opportunities still available. o Excellent networking program, including the Women in Airport Breakfast, Welcoming Event at Howard Smith Wharves Rivershed, National Industry Awards and Gala Dinner, and a relaxing evening networking function at the BCEC on the final evening featuring Anh Do. 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