Overview
The Department of Home Affairs has registered an exemption instrument, NTC-31119, under the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005. The instrument creates an exemption from the requirement to display an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) while inside a secure area at an airport.
Effective date
The instrument came into force on 26 August 2026.
What the instrument covers
The instrument exempts certain people from the rule requiring an ASIC to be displayed in a secure area at an airport. The source document does not specify which categories of people or situations the exemption covers, or how long the exemption remains in force. The full text is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00576.
Key actions
- If your business involves staff working airside or in secure areas at Australian airports, read the full exemption document at https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026G00576 to check whether it applies to your workers.
- Contact the Department of Home Affairs if clarification is needed on whether staff qualify for this exemption - the source does not provide a direct contact, so start at homeaffairs.gov.au.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.