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holding delegated powers under the Airspace Regulations 2007.

Government Policy Objectives

     Safety
    8.             Australia's aviation safety system plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, efficient and competitive aviation industry.  Safety of air navigation is an integral part of airspace administration. The Government expects that CASA should respond quickly and appropriately to any change in risk levels for air navigation to ensure safety outcomes for all aviation participants, including through collaboration with industry and other government entities.

     Future Airspace Framework
    9.             CASA will develop an Australian Future Airspace Framework (AFAF) that will be in accordance with the Government's airspace policy objectives and the Airspace Strategy detailed in paragraphs 32 to 41. It will include a long-term strategic airspace implementation plan (the implementation plan) for the deployment of different airspace classes across Australian administered airspace. The AFAF will establish an evidence and risk based approach when assessing airspace supported by robust collision risk modelling, data and the application of risk mitigation options to ensure Australian Airspace architecture is safe for all airspace users.

     Emerging Aviation Technology Policy
    10.         Australia's approach to airspace administration will reflect the Government's commitment to ensuring the continued development of the aviation sector, in particular support for innovation and growth of new and emerging digital aviation technology.

     Airspace Review
    11.         The Government expects that CASA will continue to undertake operational reviews of Australia's airspace architecture and continue, as appropriate, to consider proven international best practice airspace systems with a view of delivering safe, efficient and appropriate airspace arrangements. CASA is expected to continue to move towards closer alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Such reviews should be considered for incorporation into the AFAF and iterations of the implementation plan as deemed appropriate to meet government policy outcomes.

     International Consistency
    12.         The Government expects 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
    13.         The Government is committed to ensuring that appropriate levels of airspace classification and air traffic services are used to protect regional aerodromes served by passenger transport services, with airspace classification and services reflecting the final outcomes of the risk reviews undertaken.

    Regulatory Review
    14.         The Government acknowledges new airspace entrants and expects CASA to review legislation to ensure that future operations can be accommodated in Australian airspace, consistent with government policy objectives.

Airspace and Air Route Administration

    15.         The administration of Australian-administered airspace shall give priority to the safety of air navigation. In addition, application of this AAPS:
       * shall be in Australia's national interest, consistent with broader government policy;
       * shall take into account national security requirements;
       * shall consider