Independent review into Australia’s aviation and maritime transport security settings
In 2021, the Australian Government commissioned an independent review of Australia’s aviation and maritime transport security settings (the review).
The review considered reforms to the legislative and policy security frameworks for the aviation, maritime and offshore facility sectors. This included the:
- Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
- Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003
- supporting regulations.
In the final report, the review made 26 recommendations and 66 sub-recommendations across five key themes:
- Update legislative and policy frameworks to enable iterative, risk-based and scalable regulation.
- Increase integration of intelligence and data analysis for the CISC as the regulatory body.
- Improve partnerships between the CISC and industry through better communication and engagement.
- Re-design of compliance processes and enforcement strategies.
- Raise, train and sustain appropriate transport security capability for both the CISC and industry.
The final report has not been publicly released due to the sensitivity of the information it contains.
We consulted with aviation and maritime stakeholders on the review’s final report and a supporting discussion paper. We sought views on:
- a strategic reform agenda to change how Australia addresses aviation and maritime security settings, and
- the highest priority possible reforms.
Following consultation, we provided advice to government on the reforms, including proposed legislative measures. We recognise that Australia’s transport security is a joint effort between government and industry.Subject to government agreement, it is anticipated we will commence consultation with aviation and maritime stakeholders. This is to ensure Australia’s transport sector is best placed to respond to current and emerging threats in a flexible, risk-based and scalable way.
If you have any questions about the review or the transport security reform work program, contact transportsecurityreforms@homeaffairs.gov.au.
