NTC-14540
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
EXEMPTION FROM DISPLAYING AN AVIATION SECURITY IDENTIFICATION CARD IN A SECURE Area – PERTH AIRPORT
I, JACQUELINE IRELAND, Director, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, under regulation 3.08 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005:
GIVE a class of persons being registered employees, contractors and invited guests of Qantas Airways Limited in the sterile area Terminal 3 (T3) of Perth Airport, an exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) for:
- Film shoot of the newly completed Terminal 3 (T3) infrastructure and International Transit Lounge; and
- Soft Launch to test the capability of the catering and service for the International Transit Lounge and Wellness Centre.
This notice is subject to the following conditions:
- all class of person entering the area will be accounted for by way of register; and
- all class of person entering the area will be subjected to security screening; and
- all persons will be contained within the sterile area of Perth Airport Terminal 3 (T3).
This notice will be in force between 0800 hours and 1900 hours on 21 March 2018.
Date: 20 March 2018
Jacqui Ireland
Delegate of the Secretary of the
Department of Home Affairs
Note:
1) Gazette means the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette
2) This Notice remains in force until otherwise revoked in writing and upon subsequent publication in the Gazette
Overview
The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 was enacted by the Australian Parliament to establish a legislative framework for aviation transport security, addressing the need for stringent security measures in the aviation sector. The Act was designed to ensure that aviation security measures are comprehensive and effective, thereby safeguarding Australia's aviation infrastructure and passengers. Under regulation 3.08 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, the Director of Transport Security Operations can issue exemptions from certain security requirements, such as the display of an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), for specific events that do not compromise security. The exemption notice for Perth Airport Terminal 3 (T3) aims to facilitate a film shoot and soft launch for Qantas Airways Limited, allowing registered employees, contractors, and invited guests to access the sterile area while maintaining stringent security protocols, including accounting for all individuals and conducting security screenings. This notice is subject to strict conditions and will be in effect for a limited period, from 0800 hours to 1900 hours on 21 March 2018.
Scope and Application
The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, through the regulation issued by the Director of Transport Security Operations, provides an exemption for a specific class of persons from the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) in the secure area of Terminal 3 at Perth Airport. This exemption is granted to registered employees, contractors, and invited guests of Qantas Airways Limited for the purpose of conducting a film shoot of the newly completed Terminal 3 infrastructure and International Transit Lounge, as well as for a soft launch to test the catering and service capabilities of the International Transit Lounge and Wellness Centre. The exemption is strictly conditional upon the registration of all individuals entering the area, mandatory security screening, and confinement to the sterile area of Terminal 3. This exemption is effective between 0800 hours and 1900 hours on 21 March 2018 and remains in force until formally revoked and announced in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. This regulation does not extend beyond the specified individuals, location, and timeframe, nor does it alter the overarching requirements of the Act or its regulations.
Key Provisions
The Aviation Transport Security (Exemption for Aviation Security Identification Card Display) Notice 2018 (C2018G00221) (Notice) grants a specific class of persons an exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) in the secure area of Perth Airport Terminal 3 (T3). This exemption pertains to registered employees, contractors, and invited guests of Qantas Airways Limited for the purposes of filming the newly completed Terminal 3 infrastructure and International Transit Lounge, and for the soft launch to test the capabilities of the catering and service for the International Transit Lounge and Wellness Centre (section 1). The exemption is in effect between 0800 hours and 1900 hours on 21 March 2018, as stipulated in the Notice.
The Notice imposes several conditions to ensure security and accountability during the filming and testing activities. Firstly, all individuals entering the secure area must be accounted for through a register (section 2). Secondly, all persons must undergo security screening before entering the area (section 3). Lastly, all persons must remain within the sterile area of Perth Airport Terminal 3 (T3) (section 4). These conditions are designed to maintain the integrity of the secure area while allowing the specified activities to proceed.
Failure to comply with the conditions set out in the Notice may result in legal consequences. Although the Notice does not explicitly outline specific offences or penalties, breaches of security protocols at airports are generally governed by the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (ATS Act). Under the ATS Act, unauthorised access to a secure area can lead to criminal charges, with potential penalties including fines and imprisonment. The seriousness of the offence, including the intent and any harm caused, will influence the specific penalties imposed.
Given the nature of the exemption and the activities involved, it is crucial that all individuals adhere to the conditions set forth in the Notice to avoid any potential breaches. Ensuring that all entrants are registered, screened, and contained within the specified area will help mitigate any security risks associated with the exemption.