14. The Government expects that CASA and14. The Government expects that CASA and Airservices will continue to move closer to alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPs), and that Australia’s airspace administration will remain consistent with the objectives and priorities identified in the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP).

14. The Government expects that CASA and Airservices will continue to move closer to alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPs), and that Australia’s airspace administration will remain consistent with the objectives and priorities identified in the ICAO Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) and ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP).

Regional Aerodromes

15. The Government is committed to ensuring that appropriate levels of airspace classification and air traffic services are implemented to enable the continued safe operation of services at regional aerodromes. Airspace classification and services at regional aerodromes should provide an acceptable level of safety for all airspace users informed by the outcomes of airspace reviews.

Future Focused Collaboration to Support National Security

16. The Government expects that CASA, the Department, Airservices, the Department of Home Affairs, and Defence will work collaboratively to ensure national security requirements are considered when administering airspace, without compromising aviation safety. Consideration should be given to how action required to preserve Australia’s sovereignty can be integrated with civil aviation, noting the potential associated constraints on the efficient use of, and equitable access to, airspace for all users. Decision making should recognise both the links and differences between national security and safety.