What the notice does
A government gazette notice from the Department of Home Affairs revokes Lismore Airport's status as a Security Controlled Airport and removes its airport category classification.
The notice, registered 20 October 2026, cancels an earlier notice from December 2014 and affects another notice from December 2020.
What is not specified
The source does not specify what prompted this change, what security screening or operational requirements will change as a result, or any transition timeframe.
Relevance
This mainly concerns aviation security arrangements rather than general small business compliance. It may be relevant to businesses operating at or near Lismore Airport.
Key actions
- If a business operates at, services, or relies on Lismore Airport, check with the Department of Home Affairs or the airport operator on what this change means for security screening and access arrangements.
- Review the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00686 for the formal details of the revocation.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.