Emerald Airport declared a Security Controlled Airport with Airside Area established

What this notice covers

A notice registered on 26 August 2026 (reference number C2026G00565) declares Emerald Airport in Queensland as a Security Controlled Airport and establishes its Airside Area. The notice was issued under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 by the Department of Home Affairs.

Previous notice revoked

This notice revokes and replaces an earlier notice (reference number C2026G00182) that was registered on 30 March 2026. The source does not specify what changed between the two notices.

What the declaration means

The declaration is an administrative security classification for Emerald Airport. The notice establishes the boundaries of the Airside Area at the airport. The source does not detail what specific compliance obligations flow from this declaration.

Where to find the full notice

The full text of the notice is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00565. Businesses with operations at or around Emerald Airport can review that document to check whether their specific operations are affected by the updated airside area boundary.

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