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Australia's Future Airspace Framework

   32.  In line with the Airspace Act 2007, the Airspace Regulations 2007 and consistent with government policy objectives and the Minister's Statement of Expectations, CASA shall maintain the AFAF and, based on the AFAF, publish the implementation plan for all Australian-administered airspace.

   33.  CASA shall work collaboratively with Airservices, Defence and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications to develop the AFAF and the implementation plan. Airspace is seen as a critical element in the development of a seamless harmonised national and civil military ATM system.

   34.  CASA shall consult with industry stakeholders and other government agencies, as required, to ensure that the needs of all airspace users are properly considered in the development/maintenance of the AFAF and the implementation plan.

   35.  The AFAF will be risk-based, engendering evidence-based decision making, supported by robust data analysis and the results of the consultation process, in determining Australia's future airspace needs.

   36.  The AFAF and the implementation plan should support the implementation of advanced ATM and unmanned traffic management (UTM) technology solutions and should take into account new technology that may be applied to achieve safety outcomes and broader government policy.

   37.  ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPs) also provide an important basis for airspace administration. The Government requires any deviations from ICAO SARPs to be well justified, documented, and formally notified to ICAO as a difference.

   38.  The implementation plan will provide transparency to the aviation industry, such that it has clear insight into the way in which airspace administrative decisions will be developed, taken and implemented, including industry and agency consultation.

   39.  The implementation plan is to be proactive and consistent with the review requirements of the Airspace Act 2007 and Airspace Regulations 2007. The implementation plan requires ongoing review based on identification of risks to aviation safety using both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and ultimately the safety judgment of CASA as the airspace regulator.

   40.  The implementation plan does not pre-determine the adoption of a particular class of airspace before airspace risk reviews are completed, but rather requires that the determination of the class of airspace reflects the most appropriate safety and efficiency outcome as determined by CASA after completion of a review having regard to the AFAF and the government's policy objectives.

   41.  CASA shall ensure that the AFAF contains the design principles for airspace architecture and that the AFAF, the implementation plan and any associated guidance material are maintained and available to a proponent of an airspace change.

Airspace Reporting

   42.  CASA will provide advice on the major initiatives and priorities of the OAR in its corporate plan including