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aviation, with particular emphasis on preventing aviation accidents and incidents.".

15. Section 4A:

Omit "the Authority" (wherever occurring), substitute "CASA".

16. Subsection 5(1):

After "States," insert "of the Australian Capital Territory,".

17. Paragraph 7(ab):

Omit "section 10A", substitute "subsection 9(4)".

18. Part II (heading):

Omit the heading, substitute:

"PART II—ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS ETC. OF CASA".

19. Subsection 8(1):

Omit the subsection, substitute:

"(1) An authority called the Civil Aviation Safety Authority is established by this subsection.".

    Note: The heading to section 8 is altered by omitting "Authority" and substituting "CASA".

20. Subsection 8(2):

Omit "The Authority", substitute "CASA".

21. Subsection 8(3):

Omit "the Authority", substitute "CASA".

22. Section 9:

Repeal the section, substitute:

CASA's functions

"9.(1) CASA has the function of conducting the safety regulation of the following, in accordance with this Act and the regulations:

    (a) civil air operations in Australian territory;

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 (b) the operation of Australian aircraft outside Australian territory; by means that include the following:

    (c) developing and promulgating appropriate, clear and concise aviation safety standards;

    (d) developing effective enforcement strategies to secure compliance with aviation safety standards;

    (e) issuing certificates, licences, registrations and permits;

    (f) conducting comprehensive aviation industry surveillance, including assessment of safety-related decisions taken by industry management at all levels for their impact on aviation safety;

    (g) conducting regular reviews of the system of civil aviation safety in order to monitor the safety performance of the aviation industry, to identify safety-related trends and risk factors and to promote the development and improvement of the system;

    (h) conducting regular and timely assessment of international safety developments.

"(2) CASA also has the following safety-related functions:

    (a) encouraging a greater acceptance by the aviation industry of its obligation to maintain high standards of aviation safety, through:

        (i) comprehensive safety education and training programs; and

        (ii) accurate and timely aviation safety advice; and

        (iii) fostering an awareness in industry management, and within the community generally, of the importance of aviation safety and compliance with relevant legislation;

    (b) promoting full and effective consultation and communication with all interested parties on aviation safety issues.

"(3) CASA also has the following functions:

    (a) co-operating with the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation in relation to the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents;

    (b) any functions conferred on CASA under the Civil Aviation (Carriers' Liability) Act 1959, or under a corresponding law of a State or Territory;

    (c) any functions conferred on CASA under the Air Navigation Act 1920;

    (d) any other functions prescribed by the regulations, being functions relating to any matters referred to in this section;

    (e) promoting the development of Australia's civil aviation safety capabilities, skills and services, for the benefit of the Australian community and for export;

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