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Air Services Act 1995
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#### 9 Manner in which AA must perform its functions
(1) In exercising its powers and performing its functions, AA must regard the safety of air navigation as the most important consideration.
(2) Subject to subsection (1), AA must exercise its powers and perform its functions in a manner that ensures that, as far as is practicable, the environment is protected from:
(a) the effects of the operation and use of aircraft; and
(b) the effects associated with the operation and use of aircraft.
(3) AA must perform its functions in a manner that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under:
(a) the Chicago Convention; and
(b) any other agreement between Australia and any other country or countries relating to the safety of air navigation.