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Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995

No. 134, 1995

Compilation No. 9

Compilation date: 14 October 2024

                Includes amendments: Act No. 38, 2024

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 October 2024 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

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Contents
Part 1—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Definitions
3A Application of the Criminal Code
4 Explanation of runway names
5 Time is legal time in New South Wales
Part 2—The curfew and related restrictions
Division 1—The curfew
6 Curfew periods
7 Prohibition on taking off or landing during curfew periods
8 Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods
9 Missed approaches during curfew periods
Division 2—Related restrictions
10 Runways to be used for take‑offs between 10.45 pm and 11 pm
11 Runways to be used for take‑offs and landings on weekends between 6 am and 7 am and 10 pm and 11 pm
Part 3—Permitted aircraft movements
Division 1—Movements permitted during curfew periods
12 International passenger aircraft movements during curfew shoulder periods
13 BAe‑146 and DC9 aircraft used for freight
14 Propeller‑driven aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards
15 Jet aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards and that are specified by the Minister
16 Take‑off from runway 16R when