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Statement of Expectations for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for the Period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023

I, Michael McCormack, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, make the following instrument.

Dated       21 June 2021

Michael McCormack
Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development

    1. Overview

This instrument is the Statement of Expectations for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau for the period 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.

This Statement of Expectations (SOE) applies in respect of the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023, and replaces the previous SOE issued on 18 July 2019. This instrument puts in place a new SOE, which represents a notice of strategic direction to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) under section 12AE of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (the Act).

This SOE formalises my expectations concerning the operations and performance of the ATSB.

The ATSB should perform its functions in accordance with the Act and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) as well as other relevant legislation.

I reiterate the Government's expectations that the ATSB's resources be used in an efficient, effective, economical and ethical way, following best practice principles and guidelines.

I also expect that the conduct and values of the ATSB should be consistent with that of the Australian Public Service.

   2.        Governance

I expect that the Chief Commissioner and Commissioners will continue to work to enable the effective operation of the ATSB as the national transport safety investigator in accordance with the Act.

I expect that in performing its functions, the ATSB will provide timely advice to Government when the costs of necessary investigation activities are likely to exceed established ATSB budget levels, so that consideration can be given to the need for budget supplementation.

I expect that the Chief Commissioner will keep the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (Department) and myself informed of the ATSB's actions in relation to the requirements stated in this SOE and promptly advise about any events or issues that may impact on the operations of the ATSB, including through the provision of timely quarterly progress reports against the Corporate Plan and this SOE.

I expect the ATSB to perform its functions consistent with Australia's international obligations where appropriate, including the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization.

I also expect the ATSB to implement any recommendations of the Australian National Audit Office and continue to work towards the timely finalisation of investigations to support continuous improvement in transport safety.

   3.        Approach to delivering core functions

I expect the ATSB, in conducting its responsibilities as the national transport safety investigator, will continue to:

   (a) focus on transport safety