Air Services Act 1995

The Air Services Act 1995 is a compilation of the law that shows the text as amended and in force on July 1, 2016. The document includes amendments up to Act No. 59, 2015. It provides information about amending laws, amendment history, uncommenced amendments, application, saving, and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments, editorial changes, modifications, self-repealing provisions, and more.

The Act establishes a body called Airservices Australia (AA) with functions relating to aviation. AA is required to provide services and facilities for the purpose of giving effect to international agreements and conventions related to air navigation safety, regularity, or efficiency. It also promotes and fosters civil aviation, cooperates with other organizations, and carries out activities to protect the environment from aircraft operation effects.

AA's functions include providing consultancy services and management services relating to air navigation, offering rescue and fire fighting services, and performing its duties in a manner that prioritizes safety and environmental protection. The Act requires AA to consult with government, commercial, industrial, consumer, and other relevant bodies and organizations to perform its functions.

The document covers various aspects of Airservices Australia's establishment, functions, powers, and operations, as well as its relationship with the Commonwealth, external Territories, and other jurisdictions.