Exemption from Displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card in a Secure Area - Perth Airport

Overview

The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 were enacted to establish stringent security measures to safeguard Australia's aviation transport system. This legislation was introduced to address the pressing need for enhanced security protocols in response to evolving global security threats, ensuring the safety and integrity of Australia's air transport infrastructure. The Regulations were established by the Australian Government under the authority of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, with a policy objective to mitigate risks to civil aviation through rigorous security measures. The provided exemption notice issued by Jacquiline Ireland, Director of Transport Security Operations, under regulation 3.08, allows specific Qantas Airways Limited employees and guests to bypass the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card within designated secure areas at Perth Airport during a special event, provided they meet specified conditions to maintain security integrity.

Scope and Application

The notice issued under the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 provides a specific exemption from the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) in the secure area of Perth Airport Terminal 4 for registered employees and guests of Qantas Airways Limited attending a Boeing B787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ event hosted by the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC). This exemption applies only to the aerobridge connected to Gate 14 of Terminal 4 and on board the Boeing B787-9 ‘Dreamliner’ aircraft with the registration number VH-ZNA, and is limited to the timeframe of 1800 hours to 2000 hours on 19 November 2017. The exemption is contingent upon all guests, including invited Qantas staff, presenting a valid ticket and photo identification to the Qantas Marketing, Events and Promotional team as a condition of entry to the ATEC event, and being issued with a Qantas wristband as a condition of entry. This notice, issued by Jacquiline Ireland, Director of Transport Security Operations, is in force as of 16 November 2017 and is subject to the terms and conditions specified.

Key Provisions

The key operative sections of this notice pertain to the exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) in the secure area of Perth Airport T4, granted to registered employees and guests of Qantas Airways Limited attending a specific event (section 1). This exemption is conditional and applies to a defined area and timeframe (section 2). Specifically, it applies to the aerobridge connected to Gate 14 of T4 and on board the Boeing B787-9 'Dreamliner' aircraft (registration number VH-ZNA) between 1800 hours and 2000 hours on 19 November 2017. The obligations imposed by this notice include ensuring that all guests, including invited Qantas Airways Limited staff, present a valid ticket and photo identification to the Qantas Marketing, Events and Promotional team as a condition of entry to the event (section 2(1)). Additionally, all guests must be issued with a Qantas wristband upon entry to the event (section 2(2)). These conditions are designed to maintain a secure environment while accommodating the specific needs of the event attendees. Breach of the conditions outlined in this notice may have consequences under applicable law. While the notice itself does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to the conditions could potentially be viewed as contravening the underlying regulations or terms of the exemption. In such cases, the applicable aviation security regulations may impose civil or criminal penalties. However, the specific penalties would depend on the nature and severity of the breach, and would be determined in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 and other applicable laws.