A National Aviation Policy Statement - the Aviation White Paper
Source: Australia. Dept of Infrastructure, Transport,Regional Development and Local Government
"On 16 December 2009 the Australian Government released the National Aviation Policy White Paper. This represents the first ever comprehensive aviation policy statement issued by an Australian government, bringing together all strands of aviation policy into a single, forward-looking document providing planning, regulatory and investment certainty for the aviation industry out to 2020 and beyond.
The White Paper sets out the Government's commitment to a continuation of Australia's excellent aviation safety record and to strengthen aviation security systems, while providing a policy framework for the development of the aviation industry at all levels - international, domestic, regional and general aviation including through skills and productivity improvements. It sets out initiatives to ensure better planning and integrated development on and around airports and to lessen the adverse effects of aviation activity on the environment and communities."