Recent News
The cost of business in space – ASA consultation
The Australian Space Agency (ASA) recently sought consultation on the fees (if any) to be charged for applications for various licenses under the new Space Activities (Launches and Returns) Act 2018. The fees potentially encompasses direct costs of the Agency itself...
ANGELS will guide space start-ups
The space industry is set to benefit from expert guidance from University of Adelaide lawyers on Australian and international laws that regulate their activities. The Australian Navigational Guide Explaining Laws for Space (ANGELS) website will be created in a...
Extending AFP search powers at Australian airports
Current stop, search and seize powers are under Division 3A of Part IAA (Div 3A) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) (Act) and extend to AFP Officers. Div 3A will expire on 7 September 2018. The Counter Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2018 (Cth) (Bill) is seeking...
Firsts: EU-wide Drone Regulation and UTM for Australia
On 26 June 2018, the European Council adopted new Civil Aviation Regulations (Regulations), which include the first ever European Union (EU)-wide unmanned aircraft[i] (otherwise referred to as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)) rules.[ii] The Regulations...
Responding to 9/11 terrorist attacks—new international aviation laws criminalise jamming and spoofing of civil aircraft
On 1 July 2018 a new international convention came into effect.[i] Its purpose—to expand the hijacking offences under international law in response to the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Before 9/11, using civilian aircraft as a weapon was yet not contemplated...
Launching Space Prize Australia
Space Prize Australia is seeking to create a significant financial prize that will be awarded to a collaboration of enterprises that can demonstrate Australian space capability concurrently across all sectors of the space industry - that is, the launch of a wholly...
There will be a battle in the High Court of Australia later this year between two Northern Territory entities, the Government’s Work Health Authority, and a hot air ballooning company, the result of which may have inadvertent consequences for drone users.[1] Under...
IALPG proud to sponsor Neighbour Day 2017
IALPG is proud to be a sponsor of Neighbour Day, being held at Oriel Park (127 Reeve St, Ascot Queensland) on 26 March 2017. National Neighbour Day is Australia's annual celebration of community. It encourages people to connect with those who live in their...
Duncan Blake joins IALPG – new Space Law capability
International Aerospace Law & Policy Group welcomes its newest member of the team, Duncan Blake. After 22 years serving in the Royal Australian Air Force as a legal officer in postings at the tactical, operational and strategic level in Australia and deployed...