On 6 February 2024, the following matter was referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 8 October 2024.
The impact and mitigation of aircraft noise on residents and business in capital cities and regional towns, with particular reference to:
(a) the effect of aircraft noise on amenity, physical and mental wellbeing and everyday life of residents;
(b) the effect of aircraft noise on small business;
(c) any proposals for the mitigation and limitation of aircraft noise, including flight curfews, changes to flight paths and alternatives to air travel;
(d) any barriers to the mitigation and limitation of aircraft noise; and
(e) any other related matters.
Submissions close on 5 April 2024.
On the 28 February 2024, the committee agreed to extend the submission's closing date to 30 April 2024.
Making a contribution
Thank you for your interest in the committee’s aircraft noise inquiry. The committee’s task is to receive evidence in relation to its terms of reference, prepare a report, and make recommendations to the Senate. As such, the committee is not able to investigate or assist with individual matters or complaints.
Individuals are welcome to make a submission addressing the terms of reference to assist the committee with its consideration of the issues. Information on making a submission to a parliamentary inquiry is available on the Senate’s website, here.
If you wish to make a complaint about aircraft noise, you may contact:
- For civilian aircraft noise, you should first contact the Airservices Australia Noise Complaints and Information Service (NCIS):
- For military aircraft noise, you should first contact Defence:
- If those options do not provide a satisfactory solution, and you have not been able to resolve your concerns directly with the agency, you can make a complaint to the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman by filling out the online complaint form: https://ano.gov.au/online-complaint/ or calling: 1800 266 040.