(1) This Act sets the * maximum movement limit for * aircraft movements at Sydney Airport (otherwise than during * curfew periods). It also provides for the * Slot Management Scheme, under which slots for * gate movements at Sydney Airport are allocated. The Scheme is required to be consistent with the maximum movement limit.
(2) Part 2 sets the * maximum movement limit for * aircraft movements at Sydney Airport, and provides for monitoring of compliance with that limit.
(3) Part 3 prohibits, and sets out penalties for, unauthorised * gate movements. These are movements that are not authorised by a slot allocated under the * Slot Management Scheme and are not otherwise exempt.
(4) Part 4 deals with the contents, development and amendment of the * Slot Management Scheme. It also deals with the powers of the Minister and the * Compliance Committee to give directions or make recommendations in relation to slot allocations.
(5) Part 5 deals with the contents, development and amendment of the * Compliance Scheme. It also deals with the power of the Minister to determine modifications of the Scheme in exceptional circumstances.
(6) Parts 6 and 7 deal, respectively, with the appointment etc. of the * Slot Manager and the * Compliance Committee.
(7) Part 8 deals with miscellaneous matters.
(8) Schedule 1 contains definitions (see also section 3).