What the notice does
The Department of Home Affairs has registered a gazette notice declaring Mackay Airport a security controlled airport and establishing its airside area. The notice was registered on 3 November 2026.
This new notice, NTC-31568, cancels and replaces an earlier notice (C2025G00551) that was registered on 2 October 2025.
What has changed
The source does not specify what has changed between the old notice and the new one. No detail is given on new boundaries, requirements or conditions.
Who this affects
This type of notice mainly affects businesses and individuals who operate at or access Mackay Airport's airside area, such as aviation, freight, ground handling or security businesses.
Key actions
- If a business operates at or accesses Mackay Airport airside area, the full legislation text on this page can be checked to see what has changed from the previous notice: https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00714
- Confirmation can be sought from Mackay Airport management or the Department of Home Affairs on whether current airside access arrangements or security clearances are affected
- Internal compliance or site access procedures that reference the old notice C2025G00551 can be updated
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.