Airports Act 1996

If:

a company acquires or is granted an airport lease; and

a final master plan for the airport is not in force at the time of the acquisition or grant; and

in the case of a grant—subsection (1A) does not apply to the grant;

within 12 months after the acquisition or grant; or

if the Minister, by written notice given to the company, allows a longer period—within that longer period.

If:

a company is granted an airport lease for Sydney West Airport; and

the lease is the first airport lease granted for the airport;

within 5 years after the grant; or

if the Minister, by written notice given to the company, allows a longer period—within that longer period.

A company commits an offence if:

the company is required to give the Minister a draft master plan under subsection (1) or (1A); and

the company engages in conduct; and

the company’s conduct contravenes the requirement.

Strict liability applies to paragraph (2)(a).

For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code.