What this instrument covers
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has registered a legislative instrument titled CASA EX83/26 - Implementation of DAMPs (Provision of Safety-Sensitive Aviation Activities by Non-DAMP Organisations) Instrument 2026. The instrument deals with how organisations that are not registered under the Drug and Alcohol Management Plans (DAMPs) framework can provide safety-sensitive aviation activities.
Effective date
The instrument came into force on 29 September 2026.
Legislative framework
The instrument operates under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
What the instrument does not detail publicly
The Federal Register of Legislation source page does not provide further detail about the specific obligations, exemptions, or conditions set out in the instrument itself. The full text of the instrument is available at the official source.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01318 to understand whether your organisation qualifies as a non-DAMP organisation providing safety-sensitive aviation activities and what obligations apply.
- If your organisation operates in aviation or provides services to aviation operators involving safety-sensitive roles, check with your compliance adviser whether this instrument affects how drug and alcohol requirements are managed.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01318 to be notified of any amendments or updates to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.