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Development of a National Aviation Policy Statement
On 2 December 2008, the Government released an Aviation Green Paper which describes the initiatives and policy settings the Government is proposing to enable a vibrant and prosperous aviation industry.
2 DecemberRelease of Draft Australian Airspace Policy Statement
As part of the launch of the Government's Aviation Green Paper on 2 December 2008, the Minister has announced the Government would be finalising an updated AAPS, to reflect the Governments airspace policy objectives, early in 2009.
2 DecemberAnother Record Year for the Australian Aviation Industry
Despite tougher global economic conditions the popularity of air travel continues to grow, with more people than ever before flying domestically as well as into and out of Australia.
28 NovemberBringing Together Military and Civilian Mariners
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, today announced a landmark agreement which will enable easier transfer between the civilian and military life at sea.
28 NovemberStrengthening Australia's Transport Security
Today the Australian Parliament passed legislation which further strengthens security across the Australia's maritime and aviation sectors.
27 NovemberNorthern Australia Receives $20 Million for Infrastructure Programs
Parliamentary Secretary Gary Gray has welcomed more than $20 million allocated to local councils across Northern Australia as part of a $300 million program aimed at building local community infrastructure.
21 NovemberWA Local Government to Share in $300 Million Local Infrastructure Fund
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development, Gary Gray MP today welcomed almost $30 million of funding for 139 Western Australian Local Governments as part of the Rudd Labor Government's $300 million community infrastructure stimulus package to help communities respond to the global financial crisis.
18 November
