CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES

THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE

Peter Travers

Air Ag

Goondiwindi Qld

Australia

Work Place Health & Safety

ISSUES:

• National & State Laws in force

• Operator compliance

• Agriculture is a high risk area

Work Place Health & Safety

Responses:

• AIMS

• AAAA training & programs

Chemical & Drift Management

ISSUES:

• Keeping Aerial on label

• Reforming pesticide labels

• Differing State legislation and licencing

Chemical & Drift Management

Responses:

• Lobbying APVMA

• Supporting NWPPA Drift task force

• Encouraging COAG

• AIMS

CASA – Flying Operations

Issues:

• CASA – AAAA Relations

• Regulatory Reform

• Part 61 – Licencing & training

• CAO 48 Flight and Duty

CASA – Flying Operations

Responses:

• Political pressure via ASRR

• Proactive involvement with CASA staff & Board

• Putting AAAA forward as industry expert

• Maintain membership and strength

• AIMS

Professional Development

Issues:

• Industry Reputation

• Association relevance

• Member engagement

• Pilot continuing learning

Professional Development

Response:

• Member support / increased field staff

• Conferences / training courses

• Promotion of professionalism

• Encourage learning culture

Integrated Management System

• Internal solution

• Needs external support

• Strength in numbers

• Small operator uptake

A STRONG AAAA DEPENDS ON YOU!

THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT CONVENTION!

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