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Sydney Airport Curfew Act 1995
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C2024C00497 (C09)
14 October 2024
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Part 1—Preliminary
1 Short title
2 Commencement
3 Definitions
3A Application of the Criminal Code
4 Explanation of runway names
5 Time is legal time in New South Wales
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Part 2—The curfew and related restrictions
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Division 1—The curfew
6 Curfew periods
7 Prohibition on taking off or landing during curfew periods
8 Use of reverse thrust during curfew periods
9 Missed approaches during curfew periods
Division 2—Related restrictions
10 Runways to be used for take offs between 10.45 pm and 11 pm
11 Runways to be used for take offs and landings on weekends between 6 am and 7 am and 10 pm and 11 pm
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Part 3—Permitted aircraft movements
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Division 1—Movements permitted during curfew periods
12 International passenger aircraft movements during curfew shoulder periods
13 BAe 146 and DC9 aircraft used for freight
14 Propeller driven aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards
15 Jet aircraft under 34,000 kilograms that comply with noise standards and that are specified by the Minister
16 Take off from runway 16R when taxi clearance received before start of curfew period
17 Sections 13, 14 and 15 do not apply after airport at Badgerys Creek is available for night use
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Division 2—Emergencies and dispensations
18 Aircraft may take off or land in emergencies or if Minister grants dispensation
19 Emergencies
20 Dispensations in exceptional circumstances
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Part 4—Provision of information
21 Authorised person may require the provision of information
22 Provision of false information
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Part 5—Consultation before Act is amended
23 Minister to consult
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Part 6—Miscellaneous
24 Delegation
25 Conduct by directors, employees and agents
26 Regulations
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Schedule—Consultation procedures
1 Schedule sets out consultation procedures
2 Minister may determine that a body or organisation represents those likely to be affected
3 Minister must prepare a written proposal
4 Public to be invited to make submissions
5 Body or organisations specified under clause 2 to be consulted
6 Minister to consider submissions
7 Failure to comply does not invalidate
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Endnotes
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history