What the notice does
A gazette notice from the Department of Home Affairs declares Moranbah Airport a security controlled airport and establishes its airside area under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.
The notice was registered on 22 October 2026. It cancels and replaces an earlier version of this declaration that was registered in August 2020.
Scope of the notice
The source text does not provide further detail on what practical changes this makes to airport operations or security arrangements. This is a procedural, administrative notice.
It is relevant to anyone operating at or around Moranbah Airport, such as businesses with airside access, fuel suppliers, freight operators or contractors working within the declared airside area.
Key actions
- Businesses operating with airside access or operations at Moranbah Airport can check with the Department of Home Affairs or the airport operator to confirm how the new airside area boundaries affect security clearance or access arrangements.
- The full legislation text is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00692 for the specific airside area boundaries declared in this notice.
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