Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995 (Cth)

Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995

No. 134, 1995

Compilation No. 9

Compilation date: 14 October 2024

Includes amendments: Act No. 38, 2024

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This is a compilation of the Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 14 October 2024 (the compilation date).

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Contents Part 1—Preliminary 1 Short title 2 Commencement 3 Definitions 3A Application of the Criminal Code 4 Explanation of runway names 5 Time is legal time in New South Wales Part 2—The curfew and related restrictions Division 1—The curfew 6 Curfew periods 7 Prohibition on taking off or landing during curfew periods 8 Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods 9 Missed approaches during curfew periods Division 2—Related restrictions 10 Runways to be used for take‑offs between 10.45 pm and 11 pm 11 Runways to be used for take‑offs and landings on weekends between 6 am and 7 am and 10 pm and 11 pm Part 3—Permitted aircraft movements Division 1—Movements permitted during curfew periods 12 International passenger aircraft movements during curfew shoulder periods 13 BAe‑146 and DC9 aircraft used for freight 14 Propeller‑driven aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards 15 Jet aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards and that are specified by the Minister 16 Take‑off from runway 16R when taxi clearance received before start of curfew period 17 Sections 13, 14 and 15 do not apply after airport at Badgerys Creek is available for night use Division 2—Emergencies and dispensations 18 Aircraft may take off or land in emergencies or if Minister grants dispensation 19 Emergencies 20 Dispensations in exceptional circumstances Part 4—Provision of information 21 Authorised person may require the provision of information 22 Provision of false information Part 5—Consultation before Act is amended 23 Minister to consult Part 6—Miscellaneous 24 Delegation 25 Conduct by directors, employees and agents 26 Regulations Schedule—Consultation procedures 1 Schedule sets out consultation procedures 2 Minister may determine that a body or organisation represents those likely to be affected 3 Minister must prepare a written proposal 4 Public to be invited to make submissions 5 Body or organisations specified under clause 2 to be consulted 6 Minister to consider submissions 7 Failure to comply does not invalidate Endnotes Endnote 1—About the endnotes Endnote 2—Abbreviation key Endnote 3—Legislation history Endnote 4—Amendment history