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and manage its finances in an efficient, economic and ethical manner, in accordance with the Act, the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, best practice principles and guidelines, other applicable legislation and relevant accounting standards;

    (c)   comply with this SoE and all Ministerial Directions issued under the Act, and for Airservices to demonstrate it is on track to return to profitability and pay a dividend to Government in the 2027-28 financial year, or sooner;

    (d)   arrange and pay for independent biennial reviews to assess Airservices' capital structure; and
(e)   function in conformity with Australia's international obligations, including the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

   4.        Service Level

I expect Airservices to:

    a)      resolve Safety Findings issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), including self-reported deficiencies, within a time period acceptable to CASA;

    b)     provide Air Traffic Services commensurate with the airspace classification as determined by CASA, during the baseline hours of service determined by CASA unless there is an unforeseeable contingency;

    c)      ensure it has in place sufficient, competent staff resources available to provide Air Traffic Services without regular use of demand management practices due to staff availability or competency, unless specified by regulations or legislation;

    d)     provide Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services to the category listed on the CASA-issued ARFFS Provider Certificate; in accordance with the provisions of Part 139H (Aerodrome rescue and firefighting services) of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and other relevant legislation, unless there is an unforeseeable contingency;

    e)      ensure it has in place sufficient, competent staff resources to provide rescue and firefighting services without a reduction of category due to staff availability or competency, unless this reduction is required in the delivery of services specified by applicable legislation; and
f)       implement long-term strategies to maintain continuity of service, ensuring Air Traffic Services and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services are delivered in accordance with the expectations outlined at 4 (b), (c), (d) and (e), and communicate these strategies to stakeholders in a frank and timely manner.

Should Airservices be unable to meet the Expectations under sections 4a), 4b), 4c), 4d), 4e) and 4f), Airservices should communicate these clearly and transparently to CASA, including its plans for remediation, and include a report on these issues in its quarterly progress reports to the Minister.

   5.        Key Initiatives

I expect Airservices to:

    (a)   work with the Department of Defence (Defence) to progress the implementation of the OneSKY Australia Program and the Civil Military Air Traffic Management System, including by:

         * advising my Department on the progress of the project, including early identification of risks to delivery and supporting reporting to Government;
         * achievement of program milestones; and
         * providing information as requested by me or