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Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
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#### 45 Simplified overview of Division
The control of weapons is an important aspect of preventing unlawful interference with aviation.
The possession or carriage of weapons is controlled:
(a) in airside areas, landside security zones and landside event zones;
(b) through screening points;
(c) on aircraft.
A person who has been authorised or permitted to have a weapon in his or her possession or under his or her control must comply with any conditions that have been imposed.
The regulations can also prescribe requirements in relation to the carriage and use of weapons.