Aviation Transport Security (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004

The Aviation Transport Security (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 is an Australian Act that deals with consequential and transitional matters arising from the enactment of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.

The Act may be cited as the Aviation Transport Security (Conse quential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004. The provisions of this Act commence on different days, with some commencing on the day the Act receives Royal Assent, while others commence at a later time.

The Act amends or repeals various Acts, including the Air Navigation Act 1920, Air Services Act 1995, Australian Protective Service Act 1987, and Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991. It also inserts new provisions in these Acts and makes other amendments.

One of the key provisions of the Act is Schedule 2, which deals with amendment of other Acts. In this schedule, the Air Navigation Act 1920 is amended by repealing several definitions. Similarly, the Air Services Act 1995, Australian Protective Service Act 1987, and Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991 are also amended in various ways.

The Act also contains transitional provisions, including Schedule 3. In this schedule, regulations may be made to provide for certain matters necessary or convenient for carrying out or giving effect to the Act. The regulations may include provisions for continuing the operation of certain aviation security programs approved under the old Act as transport security programs under the new Act.

Overall, the Aviation Transport Security (Conse quential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Act 2004 is an important legislation that deals with consequential and transitional matters arising from the enactment of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004.