Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

SYDNEY AIRPORT CURFEW ACT 1995 - SECT 19

    An aircraft is involved in an emergency if:

  (a)   the aircraft is being used for or in connection with:

  (i)   a search and rescue operation; or

  (ii)   a medical emergency; or

  (iii)   a natural disaster; or

  (b)   the pilot of the aircraft has declared an in - flight emergency; or

  (c)   the aircraft has insufficient fuel to be diverted to another airport; or

  (d)   there is an urgent need for the aircraft to land or take off:

  (i)   to ensure the safety or security of the aircraft or any person; or

  (ii)   to avoid damage to property.