Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations (Amendment) (Cth)

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Statutory Rules 1998No. 207 1

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Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations2 (Amendment)

I, WILLIAM PATRICK DEANE, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, make the following Regulations under the Airports Act 1996.

Dated 30 June 1998.

 WILLIAM DEANE

 Governor-General

By His Excellency’s Command,

 

MARK VAILE

Minister for Transport and Regional Development

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1.   Commencement

1.1   These Regulations commence on 1 July 1998.

2.   Amendment

2.1   The Airports (Control of On-Airport Activities) Regulations are amended as set out in these Regulations.

3.   Regulation 1.03 (Definitions)

3.1   Insert the following definition:

Part 11 airport means an airport to which Part 11 of the Act applies.”.

4.   Regulation 1.04 (Airports to which Part 11 of Act applies)

4.1   After paragraph 1.04 (a), insert:

  • “(aa)

    Bankstown Airport;

  • (ab)

    Camden Airport;”.

4.2   After paragraph 1.04 (b), insert:

  • “(ba)

    Hoxton Park Airport;”.

5.   New Division 2.2

5.1   After Division 2.1, insert:

Division 2.2—Airports in New South Wales

Definitions for Division

 “2.20. In this Division:

Board means the Liquor Administration Board constituted by section 72 of the Liquor Act.

Liquor Act means the Liquor Act 1982 of New South Wales.

liquor authorisation, for premises at a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, means an authority (however described and however granted) for the sale or supply of liquor from the premises, and includes an authority that is part of the terms of a lease, sublease, licence or sublicence, but does not include a liquor licence granted under the Liquor Act.

Modifications of Liquor Act—permanent

 “2.21. (1) Subject to regulation 2.21B, the Liquor Act, in its application at a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, is modified as set out in Subdivision 1 of Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

 “(2) Subject to regulation 2.21B, that Act, in its application at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, is further modified as set out in Subdivision 2 of Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

Modifications of Liquor Act—transitional

 “2.21A. (1) Subject to regulation 2.21B, the Liquor Act, in its application in relation to a liquor licence that a person is taken to hold under this Division for premises at a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, is further modified as set out in Subdivision 1 of Division 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

 “(2) Clause 15 of Part 1 of Schedule 1 is taken to be omitted on 1 January 1999.

 “(3) Subject to regulation 2.21B, that Act, in its application in relation to a liquor licence that a person is taken, under this Division, to hold for premises at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport is further modified as set out in Subdivision 2 of Division 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

 “(4) Section 6 of that Act has effect, in relation to the operations of Souvenir World (Airport) Pty Ltd from premises at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, as if paragraph 6 (i) were omitted and the following paragraph substituted:

  • ‘(i)

    liquor where the volume of liquor sold in any 1 sale is not more than 2 litres.’.

 “(5) Subject to regulation 2.21B, that Act, in its application in relation to a liquor licence that a person is taken, under subregulation 2.24 (1), to hold for premises at Bankstown Airport is further modified as set out in Subdivision 3 of Division 2 of Part 1 of Schedule 1.

Operation of certain provisions of the Liquor Act

 “2.21B. (1) Despite regulations 2.21 and 2.21A, the Liquor Act, in its application to a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, is not taken to confer a power other than a judicial power (within the meaning of Chapter III of the Constitution) on the Licensing Court established by the Liquor Act.

 “(2) In its application in relation to a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, a provision of that Act that would, but for this subregulation, purport to confer a power (other than a judicial power) on the Licensing Court is taken to confer the power on the Secretary.

 “(3) Despite regulations 2.21 and 2.21A, the Liquor Act, in its application to a Part 11 airport in New South Wales, is not taken to confer a judicial power (within the meaning of Chapter 111 of the Constitution) on a body that is not a court (within the meaning of that Chapter) or on a person who is not a judicial officer.

Transitional—existing authorities to sell liquor at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport—international terminal

 “2.22. (1) On the commencement of an airport lease for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, a person mentioned in table 1 that, immediately before that commencement, held a liquor authorisation for premises mentioned in the table in the international terminal at the airport is taken to be granted:

  • (a)

    an on-licence under paragraph 18 (4) (g) of the Liquor Act for the premises; and

  • (b)

    a certificate of suitability for the premises under section 74A of that Act.

Table 1

Column 1

Item

Column 2

Person or body

Column 3

Place of premises

1

Aerolineas Argentinas

Landside level 3

2

Air New Zealand Ltd

Departures airside Piers B and C

3

Ansett Australia Limited

Arrivals Airside Pier C

4

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd

Arrivals Airside Pier C

5

Japan Airlines Company Limited

Arrivals Airside Pier C

6

Malaysia Airlines System Berhad

Arrivals Airside Pier C

7

Qantas Airways Limited

Arrivals Airside Pier B, Departures Airside Pier B and Arrivals Airside Pier C

8

Singapore Airlines Limited

Departures Airside Pier C

9

Sydney Airports Corporation Limited

VIP facilities airside and landside

10

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited

Arrivals Airside Pier C

11

United Airlines Inc

Arrivals Airside Pier C

 12

Spotless Catering Services Limited

Departures Airside Pier B (Munjara B), Departures Airside Pier C (Munjara C), Departures Landside (Pizza Hut, Catalina Bar and Airports Bar), Landside Level 3 (Restaurant, Bistro and Function Room), Landside Arrivals (Spirit of Flight and Arrivals Cafe)

13

Caffe Italia Pty Ltd

Departures Landside Pier C

 “(2) On that commencement, Airport Fine Foods Pty Ltd is taken to be granted an off-licence (retail) under paragraph 18 (3) (a) of the Liquor Act for the premises at Departures Landside Piers B and C, and Departures Airside Piers B and C for which, immediately before that commencement, it held a liquor authorisation.

 “(3) Each such liquor licence is taken to be subject to the same conditions (if any) as was the liquor authorisation held by the person that is taken to hold the licence.

Transitional—existing authorities to sell liquor at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport—domestic terminal

 “2.23. (1) On the commencement of an airport lease for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, a person who, immediately before that commencement, held a liquor authorisation for premises in the domestic terminal at the airport is taken to be granted:

  • (a)

    an on-licence for the premises under paragraph 18 (4) (g) of the Liquor Act; and

  • (b)

    a certificate of suitability for the premises under section 74A of that Act.

 “(2) Each such liquor licence is taken to be subject to the same conditions (if any) as was the liquor authorisation held by the person that is taken to hold the licence.

Transitional—existing authorities to sell liquor elsewhere at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport

 “2.23A. (1) On the commencement of an airport lease for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, each person mentioned in subregulation (2) is taken to be granted:

  • (a)

    an on-licence (under paragraph 18 (4) (g) of the Liquor Act) for the premises for which, immediately before that commencement, it held a liquor authorisation; and

  • (b)

    a certificate of suitability for the premises under section 74A of that Act.

 “(2) The persons are:

  • (a)

    Impulse Airline Pty Ltd;

  • (b)

    Australian Jet Charter Pty Ltd;

  • (c)

    Hazelton Airline Services Pty Ltd;

  • (d)

    Hawker Pacific Pty Ltd;

  • (e)

    Sydney Heli-Scenic Pty Ltd;

  • (f)

    Sterling Estates (SA) Pty Ltd;

  • (g)

    Helicopters No. 1 Pty Ltd;

  • (h)

    Rotor Lift Pty Ltd;

  • (i)

    Sydney Helicopter Service Pty Ltd;

  • (j)

    Air Cruising Australia Ltd;

  • (k)

    Pel-Air Aviation Pty Ltd.

 “(3) On that commencement, Australian Aviation Club is taken to be granted a functions licence under subsection 18 (5) of that Act for the premises for which, immediately before that commencement, it held a liquor authorisation.

 “(4) Each such liquor licence is taken to be subject to the same conditions (if any) as was the liquor authorisation.

Transitional—proposed hotel at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport

 “2.23B. On the commencement of an airport lease for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, Sydney Airports Corporation Limited is taken to be granted a hotelier’s licence under paragraph 18 (2) (a) of the Liquor Act for the proposed Sydney Airport (International Terminal) Hotel mentioned in the Heads of Agreement of 20 March 1998 between the FAC and Grocon Sydney Airport Hotel Pty Ltd.

Transitional—existing authorities to sell liquor at Bankstown Airport

 “2.24. (1) On the commencement of an airport lease for Bankstown Airport, a person (other than Burmah Fuels Australia Ltd) who, immediately before that commencement, held a liquor authorisation for premises at the airport is taken to have been granted a functions licence (under subsection 18 (5) of the Liquor Act) for the premises.

 “(2) Each such liquor licence is taken to be subject to the same conditions (if any) as was the liquor authorisation.

Transitional—liquor authorisation held by Burmah Fuels Australia Ltd at Bankstown Airport

 “2.24A. (1) Despite the grant of an airport lease at Bankstown Airport, the liquor authorisation granted to Burmah Fuels Australia Ltd (Burmah) on 1 May 1998 for the sale or supply of liquor from premises at that airport is taken to continue in effect according to its terms.

 “(2) Despite regulations 2.20A and 2.21, the Liquor Act does not apply to the sale or supply of liquor by Burmah from those premises under the liquor authorisation.

 “(3) Despite the grant of the airport lease, the FAC By-laws (as in force immediately before 1 July 1998), so far as they apply to the sale or supply of liquor at an airport, are taken to continue to apply to the sale or supply of liquor by Burmah from those premises.

 “(4) A power under the liquor authorisation or the FAC By‑laws that was exercisable before 1 July 1998 by the FAC is exercisable on and after that day by the Secretary.

 “(5) This regulation ceases to have effect on the sooner of:

  • (a)

    30 June 2000; or

  • (b)

    when the liquor authorisation is cancelled or surrendered.

Transitional—liquor authorisation held by Burmah Fuels Australia Ltd at Hoxton Park Airport

 “2.24B. (1) Despite the grant of an airport lease at Hoxton Park Airport, the liquor authorisation granted to Burmah Fuels Australia Ltd (Burmah) on 1 May 1998 for the sale or supply of liquor from premises at that airport is taken to continue in effect according to its terms.

 “(2) Despite regulations 2.20A and 2.21, the Liquor Act does not apply to the sale or supply of liquor by Burmah from those premises under the liquor authorisation.

 “(3) Despite the grant of the lease, the FAC By-laws (as in force immediately before 1 July 1998), so far as they apply to the sale or supply of liquor at an airport, are taken to continue to apply to the sale or supply of liquor by Burmah from those premises.

 “(4) A power under the liquor authorisation or the FAC By‑laws that was exercisable before 1 July 1998 by the FAC is exercisable on and after that day by the Secretary.

 “(5) This regulation ceases to have effect on the sooner of:

  • (a)

    30 June 2000; or

  • (b)

    when the liquor authorisation is cancelled or surrendered.

Transitional—when liquor licence etc ceases

 “2.25. (1) A liquor licence that a person is taken to hold under this Division ceases:

  • (a)

    if the relevant liquor authorisation is conferred in a lease, licence, sublease or sublicence—when that lease, sublease, licence or sublicence ends; or

  • (b)

    if the licence is cancelled under the Liquor Act, as that Act is taken to apply to it.

 “(2) Also, the liquor licence taken to be held by Sydney Airports Corporation under regulation 2.23B ceases (unless sooner cancelled or surrendered) on 30 June 2008.

Transitional—dealing with liquor licence etc

 “2.26. A liquor licence that a person is taken to hold under this Division may be treated as if it were held under the Liquor Act.

Transitional—dealing with person taken to hold liquor licence etc

 “2.27. A person who is taken to hold a liquor licence under this Division may be treated as if the liquor licence were held under the Liquor Act.

Transitional—approval of managers

 “2.28. (1) Despite clause 15 of Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 1, a corporation that is taken to hold a liquor licence under this Division must obtain, by 31 December 1998, the approval mentioned in paragraph 69C (1) (a) of the Liquor Act for any manager of the premises taken to be licensed, as if Division 8A of Part 3 of that Act applied to the corporation.

 “(2) Despite that clause, if the corporation appoints a manager of the premises after this regulation commences but before 1 January 1999, the corporation must:

  • (a)

    give the board the notice required by subsection 69E (1) of the Liquor Act; and

  • (b)

    obtain the approval referred to in paragraph 69C (1) (a) of that Act for the appointment;

as if Division 8A of Part 3 of that Act applied to the corporation.

 “(3) Despite that clause, section 69D of the Liquor Act is taken to apply in relation to an approval mentioned in subregulation (1) or paragraph (2) (b).

 “(4) Despite that clause, if a manager of the premises ceases to act as manager after this regulation commences but before 1 January 1999, the corporation must give the board the notice required by subsection 69E (4) of the Liquor Act.

Transitional—person taken to hold liquor licence to give copies of plans

 “2.29. Within 6 months after the commencement of an airport lease for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, Bankstown Airport, Camden Airport or Hoxton Park Airport, a person who is taken to hold a liquor licence for premises at the airport under this Part must give the Board a copy of a plan of the premises, showing their boundaries.”.

6.   Regulation 2.54 (Transitional—when liquor licence etc ceases)

6.1   Paragraph 2.54 (b):

Omit “Licensing Act,”, substitute “Liquor Licensing Act,”.

7.   New regulations 3.20 and 3.21

7.1   After regulation 3.02, insert:

Consumer trading—Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport

 “3.20. For its application to consumer trading at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962 of New South Wales is modified by omitting sections 82, 84 and 85.

Consumer trading—other Part 11 airports in New South Wales

 “3.21. For its application to consumer trading carried on at a Part 11 airport (other than Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport) in New South Wales under a licence or permission taken to have been granted to a person under regulation 3.02, the Factories, Shops and Industries Act 1962 of New South Wales is modified by omitting sections 82, 84 and 85.”.

8.   Regulation 4.01 (Definitions for Part 4)

8.1   Definition of Vehicle Control Handbook:

Add at the end:

  • “; and (c)

    for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, Bankstown Airport, Camden Airport, Essendon Airport and Hoxton Park Airport—the Airside Vehicle Control Handbook published for the airport by the FAC, as in force on 30 June 1998.”.

9.   Regulation 4.03 (Definitions for Division 4.2)

9.1   Subregulation 4.03 (1) (definition of regulated major airport):

After “means”, insert “Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport,”.

10.   Regulation 4.30 (Definitions for Division 4.3)

10.1   Subregulation 4.30 (1) (definition of regulated airport):

Omit “(except Adelaide, Canberra, Coolangatta, Launceston or Parafield Airport)”.

11.   Regulation 4.41 (Definitions for Division 4.4)

11.1   Definition of ADA:

Omit the definition, substitute:

ADA means:

  • (a)

    an Authority to Drive Airside issued under regulation 4.43; or

  • (b)

    a document issued by the FAC that is taken, under regulation 4.43A, to be an ADA.”.

11.2   Definition of AUA:

Omit the definition, substitute:

AUA means:

  • (a)

    an Authority for Use Airside issued under regulation 4.44; or

  • (b)

    a document issued by the FAC that is taken, under regulation 4.44A, to be an AUA.”.

12.   New regulation 4.43A

12.1   After regulation 4.43, insert:

Transitional—previously issued authorities

 “4.43A. (1) An authority to drive a vehicle on the airside of an airport issued by the FAC after 15 May 1997 but before the commencement of an airport lease for the airport, and in force at that commencement, is taken:

  • (a)

    to continue in force from 1 July 1998; and

  • (b)

    to be an ADA for the airport.

 “(2) An authority continued in force by subregulation 4.50 (1) (as in force on 30 June 1998), and in force immediately before 1 July 1998, is taken:

  • (a)

    to continue in force from 1 July 1998 despite the repeal of that subregulation; and

  • (b)

    to be an ADA for the airport concerned.

 “(3) An ADA that is taken to continue in force under subregulation (1) or (2):

  • (a)

    is subject to the same conditions as the authority issued by the FAC; and

  • (b)

    may be withdrawn as if it had been issued under this Division.”.

13.   New regulation 4.44AA

13.1   After regulation 4.44, insert:

Transitional—previously issued authorities

4.44AA. (1) An authority for the use of a vehicle on the airside of an airport issued by the FAC after 15 May 1997 but before the commencement of an airport lease for the airport, and in force at that commencement, is taken:

  • (a)

    to continue in force from 1 July 1998; and

  • (b)

    to be an AUA for the airport.

 “(2) An authority continued in force by subregulation 4.50 (2) (as in force on 30 June 1998), and in force immediately before 1 July 1998, is taken:

  • (a)

    to continue in force from 1 July 1998 despite the repeal of that subregulation; and

  • (b)

    to be an AUA for the airport concerned.

 “(3) An AUA that is taken to continue in force under subregulation (1) or (2):

  • (a)

    is subject to the same conditions as the authority issued by the FAC; and

  • (b)

    may be withdrawn as if it had been issued under this Division.”.

14.   Regulation 4.46 (Authorised person)

14.1   Omit “subregulation 4.45 (1):”, substitute “this Division:”.

15.   Regulation 4.50 (Transitional—existing authorisations)

15.1   Omit the regulation.

16.   Regulation 5.01 (Definitions for Part 5)

16.1   Definition of regulated airport:

After “except”, insert “Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, Bankstown Airport, Camden Airport, Hoxton Park Airport,”.

17.   New regulation 5.01A

17.1   After regulation 5.01, insert:

Transitional—gambling at Part 11 airports in New South Wales

 “5.01A. (1) An authority (however described, and however conferred, including an authority given as part of the terms of a lease) given by the FAC or the Commonwealth, before the commencement of this regulation, to a person to engage in a gambling activity at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport, Bankstown Airport, Camden Airport or Hoxton Park Airport continues to have effect according to its terms.

 “(2) Subregulation (1) does not authorise the person to engage in:

  • (a)

    any gambling activity not authorised by the authority; or

  • (b)

    the gambling activity in a way, at a time, or under conditions, other than those set out in the authority.

 “(3) An authority that is continued in effect by subregulation (1) ends when it would have ended if this regulation had not been made, and may be treated in any way under a law of New South Wales as if it were a licence or permission granted under that law.”.

Note   Omit the heading to regulation 5.02, substitute “Prohibition of gambling at other regulated airports”.

18.   Regulation 5.03 (Application of certain State and Territory laws at regulated airports)

18.1   Subregulation 5.03 (1):

After “a State”, insert “(other than New South Wales), or a Territory”.

19.   New Part 8

19.1   After Part 7, insert:

Part 8—Miscellaneous

Delegation by Secretary

 “8.01. The Secretary may, by instrument, delegate to a Senior Executive Service officer (within the meaning given by the Public Service Act 1922) performing duties in the Department any of the Secretary’s powers under these Regulations, other than this power of delegation.”.

20.   Schedule 1 (Modifications of State liquor legislation)

20.1   Heading:

Omit the heading, substitute:

 “Schedule 1 Regulations 2.21,

 2.21A, 2.32, 2.42, 2.52,

 2.62, 2.72, 2.82 and 2.92

Modifications of State and Territory liquor legislation”.

20.2   Before Part 2, insert:

Part 1—Liquor Act 1982 of New South Wales

Division 1—Permanent modifications

Subdivision 1—Permanent modifications applying at all Part 11 airports in New South Wales

1.   Section 4 (Definitions)

“1.1   Insert the following definition:

“‘airport-operator company for an airport has the same meaning as in the Airports Act 1996 of the Commonwealth.’.

2.   Section 40 (Application for conditional grant)

“2.1   Subsection 40 (6):

“Omit the subsection, substitute:

 “‘(6) In this section:

approved plan, for proposed licensed premises, or a proposed addition to, or alteration of, licensed premises, means a plan of the proposed premises, or of the proposed addition or alteration, that is accompanied by each approval required under the Airports Act 1996 of the Commonwealth and any regulations made under that Act.’.

3.   Section 60 (Final grant of application)

“3.1   Subsection 60 (2):

“Omit the subsection, substitute:

 “‘(2) The registrar is not to make a final grant of an application to erect, add to, or alter premises unless the applicant for the final grant produces evidence that all the applicable requirements of the Airports Act 1996 of the Commonwealth, and the regulations under that Act, have been satisfied.’.

4.   Section 136 (Communication between licensed and unlicensed premises)

“4.1   Omit the section.

Subdivision 2—Permanent modifications applying only at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport

5.   Section 4 (Definitions)

“5.1   Definition of local consent authority(paragraph (b)):

“Omit the paragraph, substitute:

  • “‘(b)

    in the case of premises on Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport—the airport operator company (within the meaning given by the Airports Act 1996 of the Commonwealth).’.

6.   Section 20 (Conditions of licence)

“6.1   Subsection 20 (4):

“Omit the subsection.

7.   Section 23 (On-licence—miscellaneous conditions)

“7.1   Subsection 23 (3A):

“Omit the subsection.

8.   Part 3 (Licences)

“8.1   Division 3 (Trading hours):

“Omit the Division.

9.   Section 44 (Right of objection to application)

“9.1   Paragraph 44 (1) (b):

“Omit the paragraph.

10.   Section 67 (Summons to show cause against taking of disciplinary action)

“10.1   Paragraph 67 (1) (b):

“Omit the paragraph.

11.   Section 74A (Certificate of suitability for on-licence)

“11.1   Paragraph 74A (2) (a):

“Omit the paragraph.

12.   Section 104 (Quiet and good order of neighbourhood)

“12.1   Paragraph 104 (1AA) (a):

“Omit the paragraph.

13.   Section 111C (Conditions of minors functions authority)

“13.1   Paragraph 111C (3) (a):

“Omit ‘the local council within the boundaries of which the licensed premises are situated’, substitute ‘the airport-operator company for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport’.

14.   Section 111D (Complaints relating to minors functions authority)

“14.1   Omit ‘the local council within the boundaries of which the licensed premises are situated,’, substitute ‘the airport-operator company for Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport,’.

Division 2—Transitional modifications

Subdivision 1—Transitional modifications applying at all Part 11 airports in New South Wales

15.   Part 3 (Licences)

“15.1   Division 8A (Appointment of managers by body corporate licensees):

“Omit the Division.

16.   Section 101 (Control of licensed premises)

“16.1   Paragraphs 101 (1) (c), (d) and (e):

“Omit the paragraphs.

Subdivision 2—Transitional modifications applying only at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport

17.   Section 90 (Boundaries of licensed premises)

“17.1   After subsection 90 (1), insert:

 “‘(1A) If after a proposed redefinition of the boundaries of licensed premises, the premises would still be within the same terminal as they were before the redefinition, an application under subsection (1) for the redefinition is taken to be approved by the Board when the Board receives it.’.

Subdivision 3—Transitional modifications applying only at Bankstown Airport

18.   Section 20 (Conditions of licence)

“18.1   Subsection 20 (4):

“Omit the subsection.

19.   Part 3 (Licences)

“19.1   Division 3 (Trading hours):

“Omit the Division.”.

 

NOTES

1. Notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 1 July 1998.

2. Statutory Rules 1997 No. 57 as amended by 1997 Nos. 105 and 178; 1998 Nos. 98 and 118.

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