Airports Act 1996

The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

• Certain decisions under this Act can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal.

• The Minister is required to table statements about certain decisions under this Act

• The Minister may delegate his or her powers under this Act.

• Certain offences against Part 2, 3 or 4 are indictable offences.

• Parts 3 to 8 (inclusive) do not apply to an airport‑operator company unless the company is a constitutional corporation.

• This Act does not, by implication, limit the application of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. However, section 50 of that Act and the acquisitions provisions of that Act do not prevent the common ownership of Sydney (Kingsford‑Smith) and Sydney West Airports.

• An airport‑operator company may relocate an abandoned aircraft within the airport site.

• Provision is made for access to airports for defence‑related purposes and for emergency or disaster relief.

• The Governor‑General may make regulations for the purposes of this Act.