Information about CASA's regulatory framework Read information about the legislative framework regulating aviation safety in Australia. Exemptions explained When and how you can apply to be exempt from regulations while preserving safety. Primary legislation Civil Aviation Act 1988 (CAA) The CAA ensures the safety of civil aviation, with emphasis on preventing aviation accidents and incidents. Airspace Act 2007 The Airspace Act ensures that Australian airspace is administered and used safely. Australian Airspace Policy Statement The statement outlines the government's policy for managing Australian airspace. Delegated legislation Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) The CAR and CASR, are made under the CAA. Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR) The CAR and CASR, are made under the CAA. Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) The MOSs, CAOs and ADs are made under the regulations (some CAOs are also made under the Act). Manuals of Standards (MOS) The MOSs, CAOs and ADs are made under the regulations. Legislative instruments Legislative instruments include exemptions to regulations or a Manual of Standard for a range of people. Non-legislative instruments Non-legislative instruments include exemptions to regulations or a Manual of Standard for a particular person. Airworthiness Directives The MOSs, CAOs and ADs are made under the regulations. Airspace Regulations 2007 The Airspace Regulations 2007 are made under the Airspace Act 2007. Show more Show less Also see Rules by category Find rules by category including flight operations, flight crew licensing and continuing airworthiness. Rules by status Find rules and regulations by status - current, changing, in transition or proposed. Rules by type Use our search filter to find rules by type. Changing the rules Find out how we make new rules and change the rules. Compliance and enforcement Learn about one of the ways we deal with breaches of the rules to help prevent accidents and incidents. Show more Show less
