National Aviation Policy 25 March, 2009 | Submission Introduction This submission aims to provide an overview of some of the critical concerns and risks in the aviation sector as they relate to the regulation and employment of the aviation workforce. This paper also focuses on the current scenarios resulting from the financial and economic crisis, which were not evident during the draft of the governments’ original policy. These factors provide evidence of the urgent necessity for further policy development, regulatory reform and contingency planning to sustain Australia’s aviation industry. Particular attention is paid to the necessity for: Improving regulatory oversight of Australia’s airports to ensure that a safe level of investment is made into the workforce and infrastructure Improving the oversight of airlines’ investment in Australia’s aviation infrastructure, maintenance and workforce to ensure a sustainable industry Comprehensive analysis and stress testing of the viability of aviation corporations  Assessing the vulnerability of services and infrastructure provided by foreign owned aviation companies meeting their strategic and commercial interests Analysing the economic impacts, nationally and regionally, of reduced services and capacity   Download File: National Aviation Policy Submission