To ensure the safety and security of Australian international and domestic air services, air cargo in Australia is examined before it is loaded onto an aircraft.
The air cargo sector is regulated by the Australian Government, consistent with international standards. This means the sector must follow rules and procedures to maintain the security of air cargo. If you are sending goods as air cargo, the air cargo sector will ensure that the goods are security cleared to be loaded onto an aircraft.
Air cargo security incident
You must report all air cargo security incidents (including cyber incidents) to the department under Part 6 of the
Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.
If you notice a potential security issue, the easiest way to report this is using our online
Aviation Security Incident Report form.
Air cargo security schemes
To secure the air cargo supply chain, the following air cargo security schemes are available to freight businesses that:
Security awareness training
As a regulated or accredited air cargo agent, or a known consignor, you must provide your employees and contractors with
Air cargo security awareness training.
Examination officer training and accreditation
Air cargo examination officers must be accredited to examine air cargo for a RACA business.
The Screener Accreditation Scheme strengthens the education and training requirements for screening and air cargo examination officers.
It ensures a nationally consistent approach to screening and examination standards across Australia.
Find out more about accreditation requirements in
Screener Accreditation Scheme.
Prohibited air cargo
The Australian Government has imposed air cargo prohibitions that prevent or restrict the movement of air cargo into Australia from specific countries of concern.
Find out more about
Air cargo prohibitions.
