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A new independent review function will enable individuals and organisations to seek an expert independent review of specified civil aviation regulatory decisions made by, or on behalf of, the Director of Civil Aviation.
The new review function will focus on the most impactful decisions that primarily relate to aviation documents.
This includes granting or suspending pilot licences, air operator’s certificates, airworthiness certificates or maintenance engineer’s licences. It will also include decisions on individual exemptions from civil aviation regulations or rules.
The function will not review medical certificate decisions, as these are already covered by the medical convener process.
Application fees for reviews, which will partially recover the costs for the new independent review function, are set at $1,000 (excl. GST) for individuals and $1,500 (excl. GST) in any other case (such as for organisation).
The independent review function will become operational on 5 April 2025 when the Civil Aviation Act 2023 comes into force.
Read more about the independent review function here.(external link)
Read the Associate Transport Minister’s media statement here.(external link)