Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01071:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01071
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 13197–14263

17  Aircraft involved in emergencies
 (1) An aircraft may take off from, or land at, Gold Coast Airport during a curfew period, despite section 8, if:
 (a) the aircraft is involved in an emergency; or
 (b) the aircraft is taking off from Gold Coast Airport to resume a flight interrupted because the aircraft was involved in an emergency.
 (2) An aircraft is involved in an emergency if:
 (a) the aircraft is being used for or in connection with:
 (i) a search and rescue operation; or
 (ii) a medical emergency; or
 (iii) a natural disaster; or
 (iv) a mercy flight; or
 (v) if a national emergency declaration (within the meaning of the National Emergency Declaration Act 2020) is in force—an emergency to which the declaration relates; or
 (b) the pilot of the aircraft has declared an in‑flight emergency; or
 (c) the aircraft has insufficient fuel to be diverted to another airport; or
 (d) there is an urgent need for the aircraft to land or take off:
 (i) to ensure the safety or security of the aircraft or any person; or
 (ii) to avoid damage to property.