Aircraft Noise Levy Act 1995

The Aircraft Noise Levy Act 1995 is an Act that imposes a levy on the landing of jet aircraft at certain airports. The Act commences on the day it receives Royal Assent, or on 1 July 1995, whichever is later. It binds the Crown in right of each of the States, Australian Capital Territory, and Northern Territory.

The Act imposes a levy on landings made by jet aircraft that meet certain criteria, including those that are not state aircraft, do not have an assessed noise level of less than 265 decibels, and are not made as part of a flight for emergency services or charitable activities. The amount of the levy is worked out using a formula based on the effective perceived noise level of the aircraft.

The Act also provides for regulations to be made by the Governor-General, which will govern the imposition and calculation of the levy. The regulations must provide for only one amount to apply to all landings made during a particular period, regardless of where each landing is made.

The Act has been amended several times, including through the Statute Law Revision Act 2010 and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Act 2012.