Terms of reference

On 6 February 2024, the following matter was referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by8 October 2024.[1]

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.

Footnotes

[1] The committee agreed to several extensions of time to report. On 19 November 2024, the Senate granted the final extension of time to report to 27 November 2024.