CASA Consultation Hub

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is committed to working cooperatively with the aviation industry and community to maintain and enhance aviation safety. This hub is a place for you to find and participate in consultations that interest you.

Your feedback is important and if you have any specific circumstances or challenges in participating during the current environment, please contact us using the details listed in each consultation.

Recently updated consultations are displayed below. Alternatively, search for consultations by keyword and interests.

Open consultations

  • Proposed amendments to Part 138 MOS - Carriage of personnel involved in firefighting activities - (CD 2509OS)

    We are seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to the Part 138 Manual of Standards (MOS). Implementing this policy change will allow aerial work certificate holders to use helicopters to transport ground personnel in certain situations, instead of using the air transport rules. Helicopter operators who may be interested in conducting these operations are encouraged to participate in this consultation and provide feedback. The proposed new rules The...

    Closes 13 June 2025

  • Airspace review - Horn Island

    CASA is undertaking a review of the airspace within 40 nautical miles of Horn Island. This first consultation stage aims to collect data for the airspace review and will help shape its outcomes. We are seeking industry feedback on airspace classification, airways services, aeronautical products and facilities in the Horn Island area. The review will aim to: evaluate the effectiveness of the recommendations made in the 2017 Horn Island airspace...

    Closes 22 June 2025

  • SID and STAR experience in Australia and New Zealand

    We’re surveying pilots and air traffic controllers across Australia and New Zealand on your experience with using Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and Standard Instrument Arrival (STAR) procedures. The survey includes questions about SID and STAR phraseology and constraints while providing an opportunity to suggest improvements. It should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Background In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization...

    Closes 30 June 2025

  • Register your interest for participation in future Technical Working Groups

    The Aviation Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has been established to provide high-level advice to the CASA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Aviation Safety (DAS). This advice comes from the aviation community on current and emerging issues that have, or may have significant implications for aviation safety and the way CASA performs its functions. Technical Working Groups (TWGs) are established under the ASAP Terms of Reference , to refer...