Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

AVIATION TRANSPORT SECURITY REGULATIONS 2005 - REG 2.33

         (1)   The aircraft operator must ensure that procedures in the TSP include:

                (a)    measures to deter unauthorised possession of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items; and

               (b)    procedures for dealing with surrendered firearms, other weapons and prohibited items; and

                (c)    procedures for handling and movement of firearms and other weapons; and

               (d)    measures and procedures for the carriage on board a prescribed aircraft (other than by an air security officer) of firearms and other weapons; and

                (e)    methods for ensuring operational staff are aware of the restrictions on the possession and use of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items within the airport.

         (2)   The aircraft operator must ensure that procedures in the TSP to handle or transport firearms, other weapons and prohibited items are consistent with relevant Commonwealth, State or Territory laws.