Exemption from Displaying an Aviation Security Identification Card in an Secure Area

Overview

The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, made under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, provide a regulatory framework to ensure aviation security in Australia. One specific enactment is the exemption notice issued by the Acting Director of Transport Security Operations, Michael Gray, for authorised personnel and vehicle drivers involved in the final stage of the new parallel runway development at Brisbane Airport. This exemption, effective from 6am on 24 June 2019 until 5pm on 30 November 2019, allows specified personnel and drivers to bypass the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) when passing through Gate 1 and 2, provided they meet certain conditions such as being authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager, being under the supervision of an ASIC holder, and having completed relevant inductions. This notice aims to facilitate the smooth progression of the construction project while maintaining stringent security protocols.

Scope and Application

The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 provide detailed regulations concerning aviation security, including the mandatory display of Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASIC) in airside areas. However, this notice made by Michael Gray, Acting Director of Transport Security Operations, offers an exemption from this requirement under certain conditions. Specifically, authorised employees and contractors of CPB Contractors Pty Limited and B.M.D Constructions Pty Limited, as well as authorised drivers of Heavy Vehicles and Light Vehicles delivering goods and materials, are exempt from displaying an ASIC through "Gate 1 and 2" at Brisbane Airport from 6am, 24 June 2019 until 5pm, 30 November 2019. This exemption is subject to conditions, such as authorisation by the Special Event Zone Manager, supervision by an ASIC holder, completion of relevant inductions, and presentation of appropriate induction cards or slips. The exemption is limited to the final stage of the new parallel runway development and applies only at Brisbane Airport during the specified period.

Key Provisions

The notice under the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 provides an exemption from the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) through Gate 1 and 2 at Brisbane Airport. This exemption is applicable to certain authorised employees and contractors of CPB Contractors Pty Limited and B.M.D Constructions Pty Limited, as well as authorised drivers of heavy vehicles (HV) and light vehicles (LV) delivering goods and materials. The exemption is effective from 6am on 24 June 2019 until 5pm on 30 November 2019. The notice outlines specific conditions under which this exemption applies. For authorised employees and contractors of CPB Contractors Pty Limited and B.M.D Constructions Pty Limited, the conditions include being authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager, being under the supervision of an ASIC holder when moving through the airside area, having completed the Skyway Induction, and presenting their ‘Skyway Induction Card’ prior to entry. Similarly, drivers of heavy and light vehicles delivering goods and materials must also be authorised by the Special Event Zone Manager, be under the supervision of an ASIC holder, have completed the Delivery Driver Induction, and present their ‘Delivery Induction Slip’ prior to entry. Entities and individuals subject to this exemption are required to adhere strictly to the outlined conditions to remain compliant. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in breaches of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, which can lead to various civil and criminal consequences. While the notice does not specify the exact penalties, breaches of aviation security regulations can generally result in significant fines and potential criminal charges, depending on the severity of the breach.