What this notice covers
The Department of Home Affairs has issued a notice under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 declaring Horn Island Airport a security controlled airport and establishing its airside area. The notice is identified as NTC-31089 with reference number C2026G00556.
Registration and replacement
The notice was registered on 24 August 2026. It replaces the previous notice C2025G00649, which was registered on 4 December 2025. The source does not specify what changed between the two notices or what the practical effect of the new airside area boundaries are.
Where to find the full notice
The full gazette notice is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00556.
Businesses operating at or servicing Horn Island Airport can read the specific airside area declaration in that document. The Department of Home Affairs can be contacted for clarification on the security controlled airport declaration or airside area boundaries - the source does not provide a contact number or email address.
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