Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
EXEMPTION FROM DISPLAYING AN AVIATION SECURITY IDENTIFICATION CARD IN AN AIRSIDE AREA
I, TERASA CREMER, Acting General Manager, Transport Security Operations, Office of Transport Security, under regulation 3.08 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, GIVE non-exempt persons whom are involved in VIP airside events at the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Special Purpose Aircraft Facility at Canberra Airport, an exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) when domestic and foreign ‘VIP events’ are taking place.
This Notice is subject to the following conditions:
- The exemption is only valid for routine VIP event occurrences between one hour prior to and not more than 30 minutes after each event.
- The exemption is only to apply within the Zone depicted on the attached maps which form part of this Notice.
- The exemption from displaying an ASIC is only granted to authorised personnel necessary for the conduct of the VIP event whom are approved airside access to the Zone by the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, Department of Defence to the Defence Establishment Fairbairn Special Purpose Aircraft facility.
- That airside access control and inspection measures are maintained in accordance with the approved Canberra Airport Transport Security Program (TSP).
Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), or a visiting force on training, exercises or operations with the ADF that are in uniform or other role appropriate clothing on duty for lawful purpose and involved in the support or operation of the aircraft that are displaying a proper identification as a member of the defence force are exempt under regulation 3.06(2) of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005.
For the purpose of this notice ‘Visiting Force’ has the same meaning as that defined within the Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963. For the purpose of this notice ‘VIP Event’ means the arrival and departure of domestic and foreign aircraft associated with the movement of domestic and foreign dignitaries, and airside planning activities approved by 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force associated with these events.
This notice commences on 15 November 2015 and is valid until 12 March 2018, unless revoked in writing earlier.
Date: 16 October 2015
Terasa Cremer
Delegate of the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development
Overview
The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, enacted by the Parliament of Australia, were introduced to enhance aviation security measures, ensuring the safety and security of passengers, crew, and aircraft. The Regulations are administered by the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, which has the policy objective of maintaining stringent security protocols while facilitating the operational efficiency of air transport. The NTC-9561 Exemption from Displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card in an Airside Area Notice, issued on 16 October 2015 by Terasa Cremer, Acting General Manager of Transport Security Operations, provides specific exemptions to certain non-exempt persons involved in VIP airside events at the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Special Purpose Aircraft Facility at Canberra Airport. This exemption allows these authorised personnel to forego displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card during routine VIP event occurrences, provided they are within the specified zone and timeframe, and that stringent airside access controls are maintained in accordance with the approved Canberra Airport Transport Security Program. This notice is effective from 15 November 2015 until 12 March 2018, unless revoked earlier.
Scope and Application
The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 provide a comprehensive framework for ensuring the security of airside operations at Australian airports. Under regulation 3.08, the Act mandates that non-exempt individuals must display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) when accessing airside areas. However, Terasa Cremer, the Acting General Manager, Transport Security Operations, has issued an exemption for certain authorised personnel involved in VIP airside events at the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Special Purpose Aircraft Facility at Canberra Airport. This exemption applies to routine VIP event occurrences that take place between one hour before and up to 30 minutes after each event, and is limited to the specific zone depicted on the attached maps. The exemption is granted to personnel who are approved for airside access by the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, Department of Defence, and must adhere to the approved Canberra Airport Transport Security Program (TSP) which includes maintaining airside access control and inspection measures. The exemption does not extend to other areas or events beyond the specified conditions and duration, ensuring that the overall security requirements are still upheld during these VIP events.
Key Provisions
The main provisions of this notice (C2015G01719) under the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 concern the exemption from displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) for certain personnel during VIP airside events at the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Special Purpose Aircraft Facility at Canberra Airport. Specifically, under regulation 3.08, this exemption applies to non-exempt persons who are authorised and approved for airside access to the specified Zone for the duration of routine VIP events (section 1). These events include the arrival and departure of domestic and foreign aircraft associated with the movement of dignitaries, as well as approved airside planning activities related to these events (section 1).
The notice imposes several obligations on the parties involved. Firstly, the exemption is strictly limited to authorised personnel necessary for the conduct of the VIP events, who must be approved by the 34 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, Department of Defence (section 2). Additionally, it is only valid for the specific time frame of one hour before and up to 30 minutes after each event, and only within the Zone depicted on the attached maps (section 2). Airside access control and inspection measures must be maintained in accordance with the approved Canberra Airport Transport Security Program (TSP) (section 3).
The notice also delineates specific categories of personnel who are exempt from displaying an ASIC. Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) or visiting forces on duty in uniform or appropriate clothing, who are involved in supporting or operating the aircraft, are exempt under regulation 3.06(2) (section 4). The definition of 'visiting force' aligns with the Defence (Visiting Forces) Act 1963, and 'VIP Event' pertains to the arrival and departure of aircraft associated with the movement of dignitaries and approved airside planning activities (section 4).
For breaches of the conditions outlined in this notice, there are potential civil or criminal consequences. However, the specific penalties are not detailed within the notice itself. Generally, breaches of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 can result in fines and/or imprisonment, with the exact penalties varying based on the nature and severity of the breach. The notice is valid from 15 November 2015 until 12 March 2018, unless it is revoked earlier in writing.