STATUTORY RULES
1967 No. 65
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REGULATION UNDER THE AIR NAVIGATION ACT 1920-1966.*
I, THE ADMINISTRATOR of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, hereby make the following Regulation under the Air Navigation Act 1920-1966.
Dated this twenty-sixth day of May, 1967.
EDRIC BASTYAN
Administrator.
By His Excellency’s Command,
R. W. SWARTZ
Minister of State for Civil Aviation.
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Amendment of the Air Navigation Regulations†
Removal or marking of objects which constitute obstructions or potential hazards to air navigation.
Regulation 92 of the Air Navigation Regulations is amended by omitting from sub-regulation (6.) the word “Fourth” and inserting in its stead the word “Fifth”.
* Notified in the Commonwealth Gazette on 1 June 1967.
† Statutory Rules 1947, No. 112, as amended by Statutory Rules 1947, No. 162; 1948, No. 69; 1949, Nos. 6 and 70; 1950, No. 69; 1952, Nos. 30, 46 and 87; 1953, No. 44; 1954, Nos. 26, 32 and 119; 1955, No. 29; 1956, No. 16; 1957, No. 12; 1958, No. 77; 1960, Nos. 21, 96 and 99; 1961, No. 102; 1964, Nos. 61 and 128; 1965, No. 33; and 1966, No. 5.
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By Authority: A. j. Arthur, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra
4474/67—Price 5c
Overview
The Statutory Rules 1967 No. 65, made under the Air Navigation Act 1920-1966, address the need to maintain safe air navigation by ensuring that obstructions or potential hazards are appropriately marked or removed. Enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia, this legislation was brought into effect by the Administrator, Edric Bastyan, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council. The regulation amends the Air Navigation Regulations, specifically modifying the removal or marking of objects that could pose a risk to air navigation. The overarching policy objective is to enhance the safety of air travel by mitigating risks associated with navigational hazards.
Scope and Application
This legislative instrument, enacted under the Air Navigation Act 1920-1966, pertains to the regulation of air navigation in Australia and specifically amends the Air Navigation Regulations. The legislation applies to any person or entity whose activities might constitute an obstruction or potential hazard to air navigation within the Commonwealth of Australia. This includes individuals, businesses, and governmental bodies that may be involved in construction, land use, or other activities that affect the airspace. The regulation's jurisdictional reach is national, as it concerns the safety and efficiency of air navigation throughout the entire country. The amendment made by this instrument involves the removal or marking of objects that could potentially obstruct air navigation, which underscores its importance in maintaining aviation safety standards. The regulation extends its application through subordinate instruments, which allows for further specifications and enforcement mechanisms to be established as needed to ensure compliance with air navigation safety requirements.
Key Provisions
The statutory rules made under the Air Navigation Act 1920-1966 include amendments to the Air Navigation Regulations. Specifically, Regulation 92 is altered by changing the word "Fourth" in sub-regulation (6) to "Fifth" (Regulation 92). This change pertains to the removal or marking of objects that could obstruct air navigation or pose potential hazards. The regulations are designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of air travel by preventing obstructions in the air navigation system.
The Act imposes specific obligations on the parties and entities it governs. The most notable requirement is the removal or marking of objects that could interfere with air navigation. These objects must be identified and dealt with in accordance with the amended regulation. The responsibility for ensuring compliance with these provisions lies with property owners and operators of any structures or installations that could impact air navigation. They must take appropriate action to mitigate any risks these objects might pose to aircraft in flight.
Failure to comply with the regulations can result in significant legal consequences. The Act may impose both civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance. While the specific penalties are not detailed in the legislative instrument, the potential consequences typically include fines or imprisonment. The severity of the penalty will depend on the nature and extent of the breach, as well as any harm caused by the obstruction. The overarching aim of these provisions is to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to maintain a safe and navigable airspace.