12Matters affecting CASA’s administration and regulation of Australian‑administered airspace

#### 12 Matters affecting CASA’s administration and regulation of Australian‑administered airspace (1) In performing its functions and in exercising its powers conferred under the regulations, CASA must: (a) foster efficient use of Australian‑administered airspace; and (b) foster equitable access to that airspace for all users of that airspace. (2) In performing its functions and in exercising its powers conferred under the regulations, CASA must take into account: (a) the capacity of Australian‑administered airspace to accommodate changes in its use; and (b) national security. (3) Subsection (2) does not limit the matters that may be taken into account. (4) This section is subject to sections 9A to 11A of the Civil Aviation Act 1988. > Note: Those sections set out other matters that affect CASA performing its functions and exercising its powers. Those sections relate to safety, protection of the environment, international agreements and the Australian Airspace Policy Statement.