Summary

Introduced with the Transport Safety Investigation Amendment Bill 2009, the bill amends the:

and to: establish a Civil Aviation and Safety Authority Board appointed by the minister; and provide for the board's functions and powers; and to: create an offence for negligently consigning or carrying dangerous goods on an aircraft; extend the period of Enforceable Voluntary Undertakings from six to 12 months; and clarify certain provisions in relation to: entitlements to certain protections for reporting information, the demerit points scheme, automatic stay, investigative powers, search and seizure procedures, and oversight of foreign aircraft operations.