SYDNEY AIRPORT CURFEW ACT 1995

Table of Provisions

• Long Title

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  

PART 2--THE--CURFEW AND RELATED RESTRICTIONS

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  

PART 3--PERMITTED--AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS

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  

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  

PART 4--PROVISION--OF INFORMATION

• 21 Authorised person may require the provision of information  
• 22 Provision of false information  

PART 5--CONSULTATION--BEFORE ACT IS AMENDED

• 23 Minister to consult  

PART 6--MISCELLANEOUS

• 24 Delegation  
• 25 Conduct by directors, employees and agents  
• 26 Regulations  
• SCHEDULE Consultation procedures