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Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

This presentation discusses the strong bilateral relationship between Australia and New Zealand, focusing on their close aviation industry, shared history, and economic ties. It explores the origins and principles of the Mutual Recognition (MR) regime, which allows eligible air operators to conduct domestic operations in the other country without the need for a separate Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). The presentation also covers how the MR regime deals with safety issues and the success factors of the project.

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Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

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  1. A Strong Bilateral Relationship. Australia and New Zealand John (Hondo) Gratton CASA Steve Douglas CAA NZ

  2. Close Friends – Australia/ New Zealand Separated by the Tasman Sea and 4 hours flight time. Population - 20M/4M. Size – 7.6 M sg kms/ 270k sq kms Shared history Close aviation industry Aircraft Registered – 14,000/3,800 * AOC Holders - 965 /160 Both countries have light aircraft design and production industries.

  3. Inter Government initiatives Whole of Government/s approach. Closer Economic Ties Regulations Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement - Covers virtually all personnel licensing, eg plumbers, painters and pilots. Some additional controls added by Authorities.

  4. CASA/CAA Initiatives Mutual acceptance of TC/STC/TSOA/APMA. Rules – Exchange of views/ common outcomes. Workforce – Exchange/lending of resources or expertise. Economic Reality Workforce – Regular Trans Tasman migration of workers. Corporate – Many bi-National companies. Global – Both countries in a ‘global’ competition.

  5. Australia/New Zealand Open Skies Agreement In 1996 Both governments agreed on a Single Aviation Market principle leading to mutual recognition of Air Operators certificates. I will now ask Steve Douglas to cover this in some detail.

  6. Origins of Aust/NZ Mutual Recognition 1996 Single Aviation Market Arrangements Removed route and capacity restrictions Part of wider CER objectives “Open Skies” Air Services Agreement 2000 Commitment by Transport Ministers Airlines wanted full benefits of SAM/Open Skies Removal of duplicate certification Reduced compliance costs Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  7. What was the MR Brief? Broad commitment by safety authorities- “Cooperating with a view to achieving mutual recognition of all aviation related certification not covered by TTMRA by December 2003” Authorities to determine “what” and “how” Project brought together Aus/NZ agencies CASA/CAA/DOTARS/NZMOT Policy/legal/operational expertise Regular meetings from Aug 2001 Steering Group + specialist sub groups Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  8. MR Regime proposed: Recognises the comparable level of safety achieved under each country’s civil aviation regulatory system, within scope of ASA Accepts that detailed differences exist in requirements, standards and application of regulatory processes in each system Allows eligible air operators to conduct domestic operations in other country without issue of “host” AOC Airline AOCs issued by CASA and CAA Part 119/121 operations > 30 pass seats Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  9. MR Principles adopted Recognition of AOCs for airlines domiciled in each country – “AOCs with ANZA privileges” Recognition achieved in both countries by adoption of similar provisions in respective Acts - “Mirror” legislation Recognition confined initially to airline sector Regulatory systems remain intact and are not “mixed” – one AOC/responsible authority High-level Agreement States MR principle Charts future direction Provides for Operational Agreement & Cooperation in application and enforcement of MR by each authority Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  10. How MR regime deals with safety issues “Temporary stop notice” - operator to stop operations when host authority determines there is a serious risk to safety Requires the “home” regulator to act immediately to consider the safety issue Notice issued for period of up to 7 days Obligation on AOC holder to immediately cease operations upon receipt of notice Provision for change of operator “domicile” Where authorities direct this in interest of civil aviation safety, or When holder no longer meets criteria regarding location of effective management control Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  11. Authorities to consult on application of MR Information on standards and procedures Status of MR proposal NZ Act amendment assent March 2004 Aus legislation to be reintroduced mid 2005; follows 2004 review by Senate Committee Project success factors … High level focus maintained Knowledge/understanding of each other’s systems Joint development of MR legislation Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

  12. Representing a strong Bilateral Relationship, Australia and New Zealand are happy to have provided this presentation to the Europe/US International Safety Conference 2005 Mutual Recognition in Australia and New Zealand

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