Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SYDNEY AIRPORT CURFEW ACT 1995

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY

   1.      Short title  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Definitions  
   3A.     Application of the Criminal Code  
   4.      Explanation of runway names  
   5.      Time is legal time in New South Wales  

   PART 2--THE--CURFEW AND RELATED RESTRICTIONS

           Division 1--The curfew

   6.      Curfew periods  
   7.      Prohibition on taking off or landing during curfew periods  
   8.      Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods  
   9.      Missed approaches during curfew periods  

           Division 2--Related restrictions

   10.     Runways to be used for take - offs between 10.45 pm and 11 pm  
   11.     Runways to be used for take - offs and landings on weekends between 6 am and 7 am and 10 pm and 11 pm  

   PART 3--PERMITTED--AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS

           Division 1--Movements permitted during curfew periods

   12.     International passenger aircraft movements during curfew shoulder periods  
   13.     BAe - 146 and DC9 aircraft used for freight  
   14.     Propeller - driven aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards  
   15.     Jet aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards and that are specified by the Minister  
   16.     Take - off from runway 16R when taxi clearance received before start of curfew period  
   17.     Sections 13, 14 and 15 do not apply after airport at Badgerys Creek is available for night use  

           Division 2--Emergencies and dispensations

   18.     Aircraft may take off or land in emergencies or if Minister grants dispensation  
   19.     Emergencies  
   20.     Dispensations in exceptional circumstances  

   PART 4--PROVISION--OF INFORMATION

   21.     Authorised person may require the provision of information  
   22.     Provision of false information  

   PART 5--CONSULTATION--BEFORE ACT IS AMENDED

   23.     Minister to consult  

   PART 6--MISCELLANEOUS

   24.     Delegation  
   25.     Conduct by directors, employees and agents  
   26.     Regulations  
           SCHEDULE Consultation procedures