Our Policy Approach
The AAA’s Policy and Advocacy team works to support a strong, sustainable and well-connected airport sector across Australia.
We engage with members to understand the issues affecting airports and develop evidence-based policy positions that reflect the collective airport perspective.
The team works with government, regulators and industry stakeholders to ensure airport priorities are understood in national policy, regulatory reform and aviation planning.
Our Advocacy Approach
The AAA represents the interests of airports across a wide range of policy and regulatory issues.
Our advocacy focuses on strengthening understanding of the role airports play in connecting communities, supporting economic activity and enabling safe, secure and efficient aviation services.
The Policy and Advocacy team supports members by:
- improving understanding of airports’ role within the broader aviation sector
- promoting the economic and social value of airports
- advocating for regulatory settings that support safe, secure and efficient airport operations
- supporting investment in critical airport infrastructure
- highlighting workforce and skills needs across the sector
- promoting a stable operating environment for airports and industry partners
- supporting practical pathways to a more sustainable aviation sector
- encouraging the safe integration of new and emerging aviation technologies
Our Work
Find the latest AAA updates, research and member-led policy work below.
Stay up to date with the AAA’s latest public statements, announcements and responses to issues affecting airports and aviation.
Access AAA research, reports and policy papers on airport infrastructure, regional aviation, sustainability, safety, connectivity and the economic contribution of airports.
View our reports and publications
Read the AAA’s submissions to government, regulators and parliamentary inquiries on policy and regulatory issues affecting Australian airports.
The AAA’s member working groups support collaboration across the sector and help inform policy positions on key operational, regulatory and strategic issues.