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TRANSPORT SECURITY PROGRAM (TSP) FOR

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CONTENTS

Document revision record........................................................................................................................Key references.........................................................................................................................................

Definitions [s9; r1.03 and others]...................................................................................................................................Glossary of acronyms and terms.....................................................................................................................................

1 GENERAL OBLIGATIONS...............................................................................................................3

1.1 Program scope and objectives [r2.09; r2.10]....................................................................................1.2 Local security risk context statement [r2.10]...................................................................................1.3 Quality control [r2.12].....................................................................................................................

1.3.1 Audits [r2.12(1)(a)–(b)]........................................................................................................................................1.3.2 TSP reviews [r2.12(1)(c)–(d)]...............................................................................................................................

1.4 Information security [r2.11(4)]........................................................................................................1.5 Security of passwords, keys and key lists, electronic access cards and other security privileges.

[r2.16(1)(h)]....................................................................................................................................

2 OPERATIONAL DETAILS................................................................................................................7

2.1 Description of airport [r2.13(1)].......................................................................................................2.2 Contact details [r2.13(4)].................................................................................................................2.3 Related AIPs [r2.13(2); r2.13(8); r2.19]............................................................................................2.4 Security management [r2.11(1); r2.22]............................................................................................

2.4.1 Organisational structure and security management arrangements [r2.11(1)(a); r2.22(2)].................................2.4.2 Security contact officer (SCO) [r2.01; r2.02; r2.11(1)(b); r2.22]...........................................................................2.4.3 Other staff with security-related roles [r2.11(1)(b); r2.11(1)(c); r2.22]...............................................................2.4.4 Contractors [r2.11(1)(b); r2.22]...........................................................................................................................

2.5 Consultation and Communication [s16(2)(g); r2.11(2)].....................................................................2.5.1 Consultation to develop this TSP [s16(2)(g)]........................................................................................................2.5.2 Communication and consultation with third parties [r2.11(2)]...........................................................................

3 SECURITY ZONES......................................................................................................................11

3.1 Maps of airport areas and zones [s17(2); r2.15; r4.02(3)]...............................................................11

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3.2 Details of security zones [r2.14].....................................................................................................113.2.1 Airside security zone [r3.01(a)(b)].....................................................................................................................3.2.2 Landside security zones [r3.02(a)-(d)]................................................................................................................

4 PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES AND ACCESS CONTROLS...................................................................12

4.1 Details of physical security measures and access controls used at the airport [r2.16(1)(a)–(d)]......124.1.1 Controlling airport access [r2.16(1)(a)]..............................................................................................................4.1.2 Signs [r2.16(1)(b)–(d); r3.15(i)(e)(f)]..................................................................................................................4.1.3 Security lighting [r2.16(1)(b)–(d); r3.15(d)]........................................................................................................4.1.4 CCTV coverage [r2.16(1)(a)–(d); r3.15(c)]..........................................................................................................4.1.5 Security patrols [r2.16(1)(a)–(d); r3.15(c)].........................................................................................................

4.2 Terminal facility access controls [r2.16 (1)(a)]................................................................................144.2.1 Vehicle access to airport terminal area.............................................................................................................

4.3 Airside access controls [r2.16(1)(a)–(c); r3.15(3)]...........................................................................144.3.1 Access controls for the security restricted area at a non-designated airport [r2.16(1)(c); r3.16]......................4.3.2 Access controls for the security restricted area at a designated airport [r2.16(1)(c); r2.18A(2); r3.16B and D] 16

4.4 Access controls for landside security zones (other than crowded landside zones) [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(aa); r2.16(1)(d)]................................................................................................................17

4.4.1 Sterile area [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r2.17(2)(i); r3.20].....................................................................................4.4.2 Fuel storage zone [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.22]...................................................................................4.4.3 Air traffic control facilities zone [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.23].............................................................4.4.4 Navigational aids zone [r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.24]..............................................................................................

4.5 Issuing VICs for access control [r2.16(3)–(7)]..................................................................................204.5.1 Form of VICs [r2.16(4)–(6)]................................................................................................................................4.5.2 Return of VICs [r2.16(7)]....................................................................................................................................

4.6 Detection of unauthorised access/activity [r2.16]..........................................................................22

5 SCREENING AND CLEARING [R2.17; R2.18]...................................................................................24

5.1 Passenger Screening [r2.17(2)]......................................................................................................245.1.1 Controlled movement of passengers [r2.17(2)(e)]:...........................................................................................

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5.1.2 Transit passengers [r2.17(2)(f); r2.17(2)(h)(vi)].................................................................................................5.1.3 Mixing of screened and non-screened passengers from arriving aircraft [r2.17(2)(g); r2.17(2)(h)(vi)]..............5.1.4 Diplomats and VIPs [r2.17(2)(h)(i)]...................................................................................................................5.1.5 Government couriers and diplomatic bags [r2.17(2)(h)(ii)]...............................................................................5.1.6 Passengers with reduced mobility or a medical condition [r2.17(2)(h)(iii)].......................................................5.1.7 Persons in custody [r2.17(2)(h)(iv)]...................................................................................................................5.1.8 Suspect behaviour by a passenger [r2.17(2)(h)(v)]............................................................................................5.1.9 Liquid, aerosol and gel (LAG) screening [r2.17(1); r2.17(2)(f); Subdivision 4.1.1A; r4.22R]...............................

5.2 Checked baggage screening [r2.18]................................................................................................265.2.1 Protection of checked baggage [r2.18(b)]..........................................................................................................5.2.2 Unattended and suspect baggage [r2.18(c)]......................................................................................................5.2.3 Response to the detection of explosives [r2.18(d)]...........................................................................................

5.3 Screening for the security restricted area at a designated airport [r2.18A(3 and 4), r3.16E]............285.3.1 Measures and procedures for carrying out screening for the security restricted area [r2.18A(4)(a),r.3.16E]....................................................................................................................................................................

6 CROWDED LANDSIDE ZONES AT DESIGNATED AIRPORTS [R2.18B].......................................................296.1.1 Measures and procedures to control crowding in a crowded landside zone [2.18B(a)(i)].................................6.1.2 Measures and procedures to reduce the risk and consequence of damage from an explosive device in the crowded landside zone [2.18B(a)(ii)]..................................................................................................................6.1.3 Details or exercises to test the effectiveness of security responses in the crowded landside zone and how these exercises are scheduled [r2.18B(b)(i) and r2.18B(b)(ii)]..............................................................................

7 CONTROL OF FIREARMS, OTHER WEAPONS AND PROHIBITED ITEMS [R2.20]..........................................30

7.1 Measures to deter unauthorised possession of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items [r2.20(1)(a)]...................................................................................................................................30

7.2 Dealing with surrendered firearms, other weapons and prohibited items [r2.20(1)(b)]..................307.3 Procedures for the handling and movement of firearms and other weapons [r2.20(1)(c)]..............317.4 Use of firearms and other weapons in the airside area or landside security zones [r2.20(1)(d)]......31

8 AVIATION SECURITY RESPONSES...................................................................................................33

8.1 Response to unknown substances, suspicious vehicles, aircraft or items [r2.16(1)(e)–(g)]..............338.1.1 Unknown substances [r2.16(1)(f)].....................................................................................................................8.1.2 Unattended or suspect vehicles, baggage, cargo and things [r2.16(1)(g)].........................................................

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8.1.3 Unattended aircraft [r2.16(1)(e); r2.16(1)(g)]....................................................................................................

8.2 Measures and procedures in the event of a heightened security alert [r2.21]................................33

9 ANNEXES AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS.................................................................................35

9.1 Annexes........................................................................................................................................359.2 Attachments..................................................................................................................................39

ANNEX A: SIGNED STATEMENT [S16(1) AND R2.05]..............................................................................40

ANNEX B: LOCAL SECURITY RISK CONTEXT STATEMENT [R2.10]................................................................41

People, assets, infrastructure and operations that need to be protected [r2.10(c)].................................45

ANNEX C: AVIATION INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS WITH A FACILITY AT, OR LOCATED WITHIN, THE AIRPORT [R2.13(2); R2.19]...........................................................................................................................46

ANNEX D: ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND SECURITY MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS [R2.11(1)(A)]..........47

ANNEX E: CONSULTATION UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS TSP [S16(2)(G)]..................48

ANNEX F: LOCATION AND ACCESS CONTROL MEASURES FOR AIRSIDE ACCESS POINTS [R3.13; R2.16(1)]............49

ANNEX G: ACCESS CONTROL POINTS – LOCATIONS, RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS AND WHERE CHECKS ARE PERFORMED [R2.18A(2)(A)(B)(E)].......................................................................................50

ANNEX H: CLASSES OF PERSONS PERMITTED TO RE-ENTER THE SECURITY RESTRICTED AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH R3.16B(5)(D)(E)..............................................................................................................51

ANNEX I: SCREENING LOCATIONS [R2.17; R2.18; R2.18A(4)].................................................................52

ATTACHMENT 1: DESCRIPTION OF AIRPORT [R2.13(1A)]........................................................................53

ATTACHMENT 2: CONTACT DETAILS [R2.13(4)]....................................................................................55

ATTACHMENT 3: MAPS [R2.15]........................................................................................................56

Airside/landside boundaries and security zones [s17(2); r2.15]...............................................................56

ATTACHMENT 4: PROPOSED SECURITY ZONE [R2.14].............................................................................57

ATTACHMENT 5: TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY MEASURES AND/OR PROCEDURES [R2.16(2)]..59

ATTACHMENT 6: THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING SECURITY OF THE SECURITY RESTRICTED AREA AND EACH ACCESS CONTROL POINT FOR THE SECURITY RESTRICTED AREA [R2.18A(3)]......................60

ATTACHMENT 7: MEASURES AND PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF A HEIGHTENED SECURITY ALERT [R2.21]..........61

Aviation security incident response and investigations [r2.21(2)(a)].......................................................61Reporting aviation security breaches [r2.21(2)(b)]..................................................................................62Evacuation and emergency management [r2.21(2)(c)]............................................................................62Special security directions [r2.21(2)(d)]...................................................................................................63

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Staff security awareness [r2.21(2)(e)].....................................................................................................63Contingency Plans [r2.21(2)(f)]...............................................................................................................63

FINAL CHECKS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION..................................................................................................65

Disclaimer

The Australian Government has prepared this document with due care. However, it is made available on the understanding that the Australian Government is not providing legal advice and that users of this guidance exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use and seek independent advice if necessary. The Australian Government takes no responsibility for any errors, omissions or changes to the information that may occur and disclaims any responsibility and liability to any person, organisation or the environment in respect of anything done, or omitted to be done, in reliance upon information contained in this guidance.

The information contained is guidance material only. The information in no way overrides Commonwealth or State legislation. Aviation industry participants should refer to the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 before submitting TSPs for approval.

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Document revision record

Updates, revisions and alterations to this TSP are recorded below in the TSP Revision Record. Authority to make updates and alterations to this record is restricted to the Security Contact Officer (SCO) and [Insert title of any other authorised person if relevant] who is/are authorised by [Organisation’s name] to effect such changes.

Note: ‘Nature of revision’ will consist of a new, revised or alteration to the TSP. If the type of change is are proposed alterations to the TSP, you must describe the proposed alterations and specifying the pages and section that have been affected. Changes to any information contained in an ‘Attachment’ (an accompanying document) does not need to be recorded on the TSP Revision Record.

Version number Nature of change Revision date Page(s)

affectedSections affected Actioned by (name, title) Action date

1.0 New submission/revised submission dd/mm/yy All All Name, titleApproved dd/mm/yy

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Key references

All section (s) references in this TSP are to sections of the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (the Act) and all references to regulations (r) are to the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 (the Regulations).

Definitions [s9; r1.03 and others]Definitions are provided in the Act and the Regulations. Key definitions are in s9 of the Act and r1.03 of the Regulations.

The Act and Regulations are available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/.

Glossary of acronyms and terms The following list includes definitive acronyms such as ASIC, AMS and AIP as well as other terms used within this TSP.

Term Meaning

Organisation’s name Your business’ legal name

Act, the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004

AIP Aviation industry participant (as defined in the Act)

AMS Aviation and Maritime Security Division

ARO Airport Reporting Officers

ASIC Aviation security identification card

ASN Aviation Screening Notice

CCD Compliance control direction

CCTV Closed-circuit television

Department, the Department of Home Affairs

Designated airport Listed airports (as defined in the Regulations)

PIC Pilot in Command

PICC Person in Custody/Person in corrective custody

RPT Regular public transport operation (as defined in the Regulations)

Secretary, the The Secretary of the Department

SCO Security contact officer (as defined in the Regulations)

SRA Security restricted area (as defined in the Regulations)

SSD Special security direction (as defined in the Act)

TAC Temporary aircrew card

TSP Transport security program (as defined in the Act and Regulations)

VIC Visitor identification card


https://www.legislation.gov.au/


1 General Obligations



This TSP has been made in accordance with the obligations of an operator of a security controlled airport as set out in s12(1)(a).

A signed statement, by an authorised signatory to the effect that [Organisation’s name] believes this TSP gives effect to its obligations set out in s16(1), is attached at Annex A.

1.1 Program scope and objectives [r2.09; r2.10]

This TSP covers all aviation security related activities at the airport that are not covered by a TSP of other AIPs. It sets out the measures and procedures employed to protect and safeguard against unlawful interference to people, aircraft, airport infrastructure, cargo, stores and equipment at [Airport name]. This includes measures and procedures to:

a) manage security at the airport, including any aviation-security related activity not covered by another TSP; and

b) prevent an act of unlawful interference with aviation occurring at [Airport name] or in relation to the aviation operations it services.

1.2 Local security risk context statement [r2.10]

A statement outlining the local security risk context for this airport is provided at Annex B. The statement has been developed with regards to:

Australia’s current national terrorism threat level;

the location of the airport;

seasonal and operational factors relevant to the airport and its environment;

general threats and generic security risk events to people, assets, infrastructure and operations; and;

the people, assets, infrastructure and operations that need to be protected.

1.3 Quality control [r2.12]

The following quality control procedures are employed by [Organisation’s name] in relation to aviation security at [Airport name]:

1.3.1 Audits [r2.12(1)(a)–(b)][Organisation’s name] will conduct a TSP audit to determine if the security measures and procedures set out in this TSP as required under the Act and Regulations, have been implemented and complied with.

Audits will be scheduled as follows:

[insert details of how audits are scheduled].

Audits will be conducted as follows:

Set out details of the procedures for conducting an audit at your organisation. For example:

Audits will be systematic and will assess the implementation of this TSP and all security measures detailed within it. They will include consideration of, where required, consultation on the following results from any previous audits and TSP reviews.

Particular consideration will also be given to whether the security measures and procedures applied are appropriate and proportionate in relation to the local security risk context statement.

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[please specify as appropriate for your organisation – for example, options for continuous improvement in regard to security measures and procedures].

Findings and recommendations will be presented to [full title of the vetting authority within your organisation, such as the CEO, or the Operations Manager] and to [full title of any security committee or other body which will view the reports] for consideration, and implemented as appropriate.

1.3.2 TSP reviews [r2.12(1)(c)–(d)][Organisation’s name] will conduct a TSP review to determine if the security measures and procedures set out in this TSP as required under the Act and Regulations, are effective and adequate.

A review of this TSP will be conducted if:

there is a change in the security threat level for [Airport name] or [Organisation’s name];

an aviation security incident occurs;

there is a major change in the operational profile of [Airport name];

there is a change in ownership or organisational structure;

there are any changes to the local security risk context;

changes are identified from the results of drills and/or exercises conducted;

any aviation security incidents are reported by [Organisation’s name];

any changes in the regulatory requirements; and

[any other – please specify].

The TSP must set out the procedures for reviewing the TSP, including a process for consultation during the review. For example:

All reviews will assess the security measures and procedures to consider if they are effective and adequate to meet the requirements of the local security risk context statement set out in Annex B and the requirements of the Regulations. They will include consideration of and, where required, consultation on the following:

results from any previous audits and reviews;

any changes to the local security risk context;

any changes in TSP coverage;

any results from drills and/or exercises conducted;

any aviation security incidents reported by [organisation’s name];



any changes in the regulatory requirements; and

[any other – please specify]

Reviews will involve input from a variety of sources, including consultation with all parties affected by this TSP. The process for consultation during the review will consist as follows:

[insert process (email communication, meetings, updates with staff/external bodies) for consultation with relevant stakeholders]

Findings and recommendations will be presented to [full title of the vetting authority within your organisation, such as the CEO, the Board, or the Security Manager] and to [full title of any security committee or other body which will view the reports] for consideration, and implemented as appropriate. This may require an amendment to, or revision of, this TSP.

Records from audits will be held for seven years. Records from reviews will be held for three years.

1.4 Information security [r2.11(4)]

The following security information requires protection against unauthorised access, amendment and disclosure:

this TSP;

any attachments or annexes to this TSP;

security compliance information;

results, records and reports of any audit or review carried out in accordance with the TSP, the Act or Regulations;

minutes from airport security meetings etc.; and


Access to these documents is restricted to persons who have a ‘need to know’, and permission from [specify position/role].

[The SCO] is responsible for:

the protection of the TSP;

determining who has access to the TSP;

the approval of electronic access to the TSP;

the distribution, return and destruction of all TSP copies;

the recording of the movement of all TSP copies;

determining who is authorised to amend the TSP; and



managing access, amendment and disclosure of other security information within [Organisation’s name]; and


Security information will be protected against unauthorised access, amendment and disclosure through the following measures and procedures:

Insert your measures and procedures. For example:

physical copies of security information are securely stored in [type of container/location] at [insert location]. Only [specify] is authorised to remove them from the container, and a register of all requests and approvals is maintained.

electronic copies are stored on a secure computer system with password-protected access restricted to authorised personnel only.

access to security information is controlled and managed in accordance with the procedures below for ensuring the security of passwords and access devices.


1.5 Security of passwords, keys and key lists, electronic access cards and other security privileges. [r2.16(1)(h)]

Set out how and where passwords, security codes or access devices are used as a security measure in your organisation. For example:

The management and control of all passwords, access codes and access devices [specify] is the responsibility of [specify].

A register of all security passwords and access codes and access devices issued is kept by the [specify]. This record is secured [specify the receptacle, location, and the method to secure the record].

Security passwords and access codes are changed:


every [specify timeframe];

when any staff with security access leave [Organisation’s name].;

when a security incident involving unauthorised access to security areas and security zones has been determined to have compromised access control security.; and


Audits of all access devices are conducted [specify how often and by whom] to ensure that:


nominated staff have their correct passcodes and access devices.

staff with access to security information or zones and areas have correct authorisation for that access.



any loss of an access device is reported, recorded and investigated.

access devices that are held in storage have been issued and returned correctly.




2 Operational details

2.1 Description of airport [r2.13(1)]

[Organisation’s name] is the operator of [Airport name] and is located at [geographic location]. Its closest population centre is [population centre].

Select from the options below as appropriate for your operations.

Access into landside and airside areas and security zones of the airport, and the internal security of such areas and zones, is controlled at all times.

Access into airside or landside event zones is controlled at all times while the zone is in force.OR Access into landside and airside areas and security zones of the airport, and the internal security of such areas and zones, is controlled during the following times:

Set out as relevant to your operations. For example:

From an hour before the normal hours of operation (as set out in Attachment 1) until an hour after.

From midnight Sunday until midnight Friday.

Access into airside or landside event zones is controlled at all times while the zone is in force.

The following security measures and procedures are in place outside the airport’s normal hours of operation:

Insert your measures and procedures; include any local arrangements with law enforcement. For example:

The passenger terminal building is fitted with an intruder alarm system; the system is activated and monitored during non-operational periods.

AROs conduct regular patrols around the airport perimeter.

Further details regarding operations at [Airport name] are set out in Attachment 1.

2.2 Contact details [r2.13(4)]

The contact details for [Organisation’s name] are set out in Attachment 2.

2.3 Related AIPs [r2.13(2); r2.13(8); r2.19]

A list of all AIPs with a facility at, or located within, [Airport name] is provided at Annex C.

In the event of an aviation security incident, the following system is used to contact these AIPs:

Outline how you ensure that all AIPs are contacted and kept informed.

A list of all facilities with direct access to the airside of the airport that are responsible for receiving, processing and clearing cargo is included at Attachment 1. Delete this sentence if screened air services do not depart your airport.

2.4 Security management [r2.11(1); r2.22]

2.4.1 Organisational structure and security management arrangements [r2.11(1)(a); r2.22(2)]

[Organisation’s name]’s organisational structure, and the arrangements for managing security at [Airport name] are detailed in Annex D.

[Organisation’s name] will provide security awareness training for the relevant staff to enable them to properly perform the security-related aspects of their positions at [Airport name]. The security awareness training contains:



Specify as relevant to your organisation the details of security awareness training that satisfies the requirements.

2.4.2 Security contact officer (SCO) [r2.01; r2.02; r2.11(1)(b); r2.22]The SCO is responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, review and maintenance of this TSP. The SCO is also responsible for the maintenance of the administration of security measures and procedures contained in this TSP.

The SCO is an employee of the airport operator.

The SCO is authorised to liaise with other aviation industry participants in relation to aviation security matters as required.

Set out any additional responsibilities for the SCO in your organisation. For example:

Other responsibilities include:

liaising with the Department in relation to compliance with all aviation security regulatory requirements, changes in the Department’s threat assessment, and any SSDs or CCDs;

ensuring employees, contractors or other persons with aviation security related roles have sufficient knowledge, skills and training to perform their duties;

ensuring staff are briefed on all security-related matters in relation to [Organisation’s name]’s facilities;

ensuring the appropriate protection of all security information against unauthorised access, amendment and disclosure; ensuring the integrity of all preventive security measures and arranging maintenance as required;

overseeing the serviceability of all security equipment;

advising an aircraft operator if unattended aircraft are observed without the required security measures in place;

reporting and monitoring aviation security incidents, including threats and breaches;

attending airport security committee meetings and other relevant aviation security meetings; and


The knowledge, skills, training, qualifications or other requirements required to fulfil the security-related aspects of this position are:

Specify as relevant to your organisation, the details of the knowledge, skills, training and qualifications required of the position.

2.4.3 Other staff with security-related roles [r2.11(1)(b); r2.11(1)(c); r2.22]The roles and responsibilities of security officers and other persons assigned particular security duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Insert as relevant to your organisation. For example:

Senior Security Officers/AROs/Security Officers

Senior Security Officers/AROs/Security Officers are supervised by and report to [specify].

Their duties and responsibilities require them to:



perform and report on daily inspection of the airport; and

[report/investigate etc.] security breaches, threats or aviation incident reports for [specify].

They also assist in: [specify]

the development, implementation, review and maintenance of [Organisation’s name] TSP;

liaison with other aviation industry participants in relation to aviation security matters;

coordination with other aviation industry participants and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of airport operations are covered by the TSP; and

coordination with the Department to ensure regulatory compliance.

The knowledge, skills, training, qualifications or other requirements for the security-related aspects of these positions are:

Specify as relevant to your organisation, including details of training / qualifications that satisfy the requirements.

[Specify who] is responsible for ensuring that all security officers on duty at [Airport name] meet the training and certification requirements for their relevant aviation security role, and comply with the approved Departmental and organisational procedures.

Please ensure the above reflects the circumstances at your airport.

2.4.4 Contractors [r2.11(1)(b); r2.22]Select from the options below as appropriate for your operations.

[Organisation’s name] does not have any arrangements or contracts with any private or secondary businesses to undertake security roles.

OR[Organisation’s name] has a contract with [specify] to undertake the following security relevant duties and responsibilities:


open and inspect the terminal building(s) before daily commencement of operations;

secure the terminal after the daily conclusion of operations to ensure that all persons have vacated and there are no unattended items;

lock and alarm the terminal building(s);

monitor the alarms and respond to any activation of the alarm system;

perform regular/irregular patrols of the landside area; and


The knowledge, skills, training, qualifications or other requirements for the security-related aspects of these positions are:



Specify as relevant to your organisation, including details of training / qualifications that satisfy the requirements.

[Specify] is responsible for ensuring that all contractors on duty at [Airport name] meet the training and certification requirements for their relevant aviation security role, and comply with the approved Departmental and organisational procedures.

2.5 Consultation and Communication [s16(2)(g); r2.11(2)]

2.5.1 Consultation to develop this TSP [s16(2)(g)]An outline of the consultation undertaken, in preparing this TSP, with other AIPs operating under or covered by this TSP is set out in Annex E.

2.5.2 Communication and consultation with third parties [r2.11(2)]The [specify position/role] is responsible for ensuring ongoing and effective communication between the organisation and relevant third parties, such as police, aircraft operators, tenants or lessees including ensuring the following information is provided:

contact details for the airport operator, including the details for the SCO;

the location of airside areas, airside security zones and landside security zones within the boundaries of the airport; and

procedures to check the identity of persons who are authorised to have access to the areas and zones above.

The mechanisms used for this are:


A monthly email newsletter to all airport tenants;

Quarterly meetings of the Airport Security Committee, which includes representatives of the police, all aircraft operators, airport tenants and lessees; and


The [specify position/role] will ensure up to date contact details for all relevant third parties are maintained and that service providers, contractors and other relevant third parties are aware of and comply with this TSP.



3 Security Zones

3.1 Maps of airport areas and zones [s17(2); r2.15; r4.02(3)]

Maps displaying the airside and landside boundaries of [Airport name], and any airside or landside security zones, are located at Attachment 3.

3.2 Details of security zones [r2.14]

3.2.1 Airside security zone [r3.01(a)(b)]Select from the options below as appropriate for your operations.

[Airport name] has no airside security zone.

OR

The airside security zone for [Airport name] is the security restricted area.

Add or remove zones from the list as appropriate for your operations. If you have more than one of any type of zone, include details.

3.2.2 Landside security zones [r3.02(a)-(d)][Airport name] has no landside security zones.

OR

The landside security zones for [Airport name] include:

Sterile area;

Fuel storage zone;

Navigational aids zone;

Air traffic control facilities zone; and

Crowded landside zone.

Add or remove zones from the list as appropriate for your operations. If you have more than one of any type of zone, include details.

Details of the purpose, boundaries and operation of these zones are set out in Attachment 4.



4 Physical Security Measures and Access Controls

The integrity of all secure areas will be maintained at all times, and access by unauthorised individuals or members of the public will be restricted and monitored.

A timetable for implementation of the following measures and procedures that have not yet been implemented is set out in Attachment 5.

Delete the reference to a timetable above – and Attachment 5 – if not applicable to your operations.

4.1 Details of physical security measures and access controls used at the airport [r2.16(1)(a)–(d)]

4.1.1 Controlling airport access [r2.16(1)(a)]

Detail how access at the airport is controlled, and how access controls are managed. Insert details for your airport’s operations. These include the type and extent of your fencing, when gates are manned and unmanned, locking devices, electronic access such as key card, etc.

For example:

[Airport name] access is controlled by physical security and access controls such as:

manual or electronically controlled gates;

describe the barrier sufficient to delineate the area such as fences;


Perimeter inspection and maintenance

Provide information on how and when you are able to inspect and maintain your fencing to ensure that vulnerabilities are identified and any issues resolved. For example:

A perimeter road is located in close proximity within the entire fence line to permit regular inspections of the security fence and perimeter. Security fencing [specify e.g. material, height etc.] and gates will be maintained at all times.

The fence structure will be kept clear of foliage or any object that that may conceal cutting or damage or assist an unauthorised person to gain airside access.

Where the fence crosses drains, culverts or other depressions that may lend themselves to assisting unauthorised entry, the area will be secured in such a manner as to prevent access under the fence.

Where buildings or other permanent obstacles form part of the landside and airside boundary, all possible entry points will be secured to prevent unauthorised access.

[Any other – please specify]


4.1.2 Signs [r2.16(1)(b)–(d); r3.15(i)(e)(f)]Signs are used to deter unauthorised access to airside areas, airside and landside security zones (other than a crowded landside zone) at [Airport name].

Signs are displayed in accordance with the requirements in the Regulations.

4.1.3 Security lighting [r2.16(1)(b)–(d); r3.15(d)]Security lighting is used to detect and deter unauthorised access to facilities, areas and zones as follows:



Facility/Area/Zone Lighting employed

e.g. Fuel storage zone e.g. The lights are operated on a timer between 1800–0500 hrs/by a motion detector or a sensor/turned on by [specify] at 1700 and turned off by [specify] at 0600.

e.g. Navigational aids zone

e.g. Air traffic control zone

e.g. RPT aprons

e.g. Freight apron

e.g. Along the airside perimeter fence

e.g. Around the passenger terminal building





4.1.4 CCTV coverage [r2.16(1)(a)–(d); r3.15(c)]


[Organisation’s name] does not use CCTV coverage at [Airport name].

OR

CCTV coverage is used to monitor access and deter and detect unauthorised access at the airport/into the airside area/around airside and landside security zones [specify as relevant] by people or vehicles. It is also used to detect suspicious behaviour, armed persons or unattended or suspect vehicles or things in a crowded landside zone.

The following facilities, areas and zones of [Airport name] have CCTV coverage (ensure the list below reflects your operations):

fuel storage zone;

air traffic control facilities zone;

overnight parking bays for prescribed aircraft;

RPT aprons;

freight aprons;

sterile areas;

access points to airside areas;

passenger terminal frontage;

check-in areas;

baggage make-up areas;

baggage collection areas;

crowded landside zones;


The CCTV monitoring station at [Airport name] is located at [specify location] and operates [specify hours of operation]. CCTV is monitored by [specify].

CCTV coverage is retained for a period of [specify]. [Organisation’s name] will provide a copy of the footage to law enforcement authorities upon request.

Staff responsible for CCTV monitoring will report any security incident as soon as practicable to [specify] and, if necessary or appropriate, to the local law enforcement agency.

4.1.5 Security patrols [r2.16(1)(a)–(d); r3.15(c)]



Inspection of the airport perimeter is undertaken by [specify] on a daily/hourly [specify] basis.

Patrols of the landside security zones, airside areas and airside security zones are performed by [specify] on a daily/hourly [specify] basis. Patrols of airside areas and airside security zones include inspection of ASICs, VICs and TACs, as well as inspection for weapons and prohibited items, including explosives in:

vehicles;

personal possessions; and

tools and equipment.

Outside operational hours, security patrols are conducted by local law enforcement/contracted security personnel/other [specify]/or not conducted.

4.2 Terminal facility access controls [r2.16 (1)(a)]

Access to the terminal at [Airport name] is permitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

OR

Access to the terminal is limited to operational hours. The following measures are used to control access to the terminal area at [Airport name]:


Outside operational hours the terminal is secured by locks and an alarm system;

The terminal alarms are monitored by a monitoring company/[Organisation’s name] monitoring office/duty officer/[other - specify];

Check-in counters, ticketing offices and baggage belt roller doors are secured by locks and gates when not operational to prevent unauthorised access; and

Other, please specify.

The response to an alarm outside of terminal operating times is:

Insert measures and procedures for investigating, assessing and responding to an alarm.

4.2.1 Vehicle access to airport terminal areaThe following measures and procedures are employed to restrict vehicle access and speed in proximity to the passenger terminal:


vehicle barriers;

employing a two minute drop off/pick up area only (no parking in direct proximity to the terminal);

traffic wardens on patrol at all times during operating hours to monitor vehicle traffic and parking;

prohibiting vehicles in proximity to the terminal from being left unattended;



restricting taxis to a specified area that is continuously monitored during operational hours; and

Other, please specify.

4.3 Airside access controls [r2.16(1)(a)–(c); r3.15(3)]

The airside area of [Airport name] can only be entered by:

A person who holds and if required displays a current ASIC and has a lawful reason to be airside.

A person who holds and displays a current VIC or TAC and is supervised by a person who holds a current ASIC and is authorised to enter airside.

An entry exempt person.

A vehicle driven by a person mentioned above.

The locations and the corresponding access control measure in place for each airside access point are located at Annex F.

Include here a description of how your organisation controls access, deters, and detects unauthorised access. This should include consideration of all people and vehicle access, what your control measures are, how you maintain control of the electronic or manual access mechanisms. If you have alarms at your access points who will respond? Also, note if any other organisation at your airport has control and responsibility for any access to airside areas.

For example:

Pedestrian and vehicle access to airside areas is only through manned/security controlled [specify, for example padlock with register of key holders, keypads, remote controlled, proximity card] gates and access points. Other airside access gates forming part of the security fence line or airside/landside boundary which are not in use are clearly identified, secured and are subject to routine/random/continuous [specify] inspections.

Airside access is granted through specific unmanned gates for certain classes of vehicles of airlines or catering and fuelling vehicles, firefighting and rescue personnel and oversize vehicles.

[all others; please specify]

4.3.1 Access controls for the security restricted area at a non-designated airport [r2.16(1)(c); r3.16]


[Airport name] is a designated airport under Regulation 1.03 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations and details of access control procedures for the security restricted area are included at section 4.3.2.

OR

[Airport name] does not have a security restricted area.

OR

If access to the security restricted area or any part of it is not continuously controlled, it will be inspected before it is used in accordance with the following measures and procedures:

Insert the measures and procedures at your airport for inspecting the security restricted area before it is used.



[Airport name] will ensure that any passengers boarding an aircraft through the security restricted area move directly from the terminal to the aircraft under the supervision of [detail].

[Airport name] will ensure that any passengers who arrived on board an aircraft that disembarked its passengers into the security restricted area, move directly from the aircraft to the terminal entry under the supervision of [detail].

Unless exempt, all persons entering the security restricted area at [Airport name] will be subjected to:


face-to-ASIC check or, for those carrying VICs, inspection of an identity document containing a photograph.

Persons holding VICs or TACs or a valid grey ASIC will be escorted by a person holding a valid red ASIC at all times.

Unless exempt, all vehicles and their drivers accessing the security restricted area at [Airport name] will be subjected to:


a face-to-ASIC check for all drivers;

a face-to-ASIC check for all passengers or inspection of the passenger’s VIC and other identity document/s that contains a photograph such as a State or Territory driver’s licence;

4.3.2 Access controls for the security restricted area at a designated airport [r2.16(1)(c); r2.18A(2); r3.16B and D]


Regulation 2.18A does not apply to [Organisation’s name] as it is not a designated airport under Regulation 1.03 of the Aviation Transport Security Regulations.

OR

The location of points of entry into the security restricted area that are to be access control points at [Airport name], and the industry participant who controls each of these points, are located at Annex G. The entity or entities jointly responsible for maintaining the security of those access points are specified in Attachment 6.

Unless exempt, all persons entering the security restricted area through an access control point controlled by [Airport name] will be subjected to the following measures to confirm their identity and that they are authorised to enter (including holding a valid ASIC, VIC, TAC and are escorted if required):


A face-to-ASIC check, check of VICs or TACs and check of government issued photo identification (e.g. drivers license) for persons on a VIC or TAC that does not incorporate a photograph.; or

An electronic access control system that uses biometrics [please specify] to confirm the identity of persons entering the security restricted area; and

[any other; please specify].



Persons holding a VIC, TAC or valid grey ASIC will be escorted by a person holding a valid red ASIC at all times while in the security restricted area.

Unless exempt, all vehicles accessing the security restricted area must be subject to the following checks to confirm they are authorised to enter :


displaying a valid Authority for Use Airside; and/or

confirming the vehicle is on a list of scheduled arrivals; and/or

[any other; please specify].

Where access controls are performed at a place other than an access control point (on the boundary of the SRA) the location of those places are also specified at Annex G. [Airport name] has the following controls in place to ensure that persons passing through the access control point must also pass through the point where checks are conducted.


The area between the access check point and the access control point are physically separated by barriers; or

The area between the access check point is continually monitored by guards operating the access checkpoint; or

[any other, please specify].

The classes of persons permitted to re-enter the security restricted area other than through an access control point, in accordance with sub-regulation 3.16B(5) are specified at Annex H.

[Airport name] has the following procedures in place to ensure that these persons do not bring any unauthorised weapons into the security restricted area:


CCTV monitoring of persons while outside the security restricted area; and/or

monitoring of persons by airport security guards located at [insert location]; and/or

specified persons are limited to a certain area outside of the SRA that is subject to auditable electronic access control systems; and/or

[any other, please specify].

The following procedures will be applied to ensure that persons do not bring weapons into the SRA:




screening measures outlined in Section 5 of this TSP; and

staff training to ensure staff aware of what is prohibited in the security restricted area and to encourage them to challenge persons carrying unauthorised weapons; and

staff, wherever possible, are directed through screening points in the passenger terminal.

4.4 Access controls for landside security zones (other than crowded landside zones) [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(aa); r2.16(1)(d)]

This section of the TSP details the measures and procedures employed at [Organisation’s name] to monitor and control access to the following landside security zones:

sterile area;

fuel storage zone;

navigational aids zone;

air traffic control facilities.

Ensure the above reflects your airport. Address any multiple instances of particular zones e.g. more than one navigational aids zone or more than one sterile area.

4.4.1 Sterile area [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r2.17(2)(i); r3.20]


A sterile area has not been established at [Airport name].

OR

[Airport name] has a sterile area established [specify location/s]. It has/They have been established for the purpose of preventing cleared persons from coming into contact with uncleared persons, and to prevent cleared persons gaining access to anything from outside the zone that has not been cleared.

The following measures and procedures are in place to monitor and control access to the sterile area/s, and detect and deter unauthorised access:


entry into the sterile area by persons and/or vehicles is only via a screening point controlled by the relevant screening authority;

during non-operational times locked doors only accessible by authorised personnel with ASICs and as per the Act and Regulations;

when the sterile area is not in operation it is protected from unauthorised entry by access controlled doors and security grilles;

signs consistent with the Regulations have been placed to ensure the public is informed of the nature and conditions of the zone;



the sterile area is monitored/reviewed by security personnel via CCTV at all times/during operating hours; and


If different measures and procedures are applied to different sterile areas they should be set out separately, along with information as to where the measures and procedures apply (for example at the domestic or international terminal).

If you do not maintain the sterile area at all times – including outside operating hours – set out the steps you take to re-establish the area. For example:

The sterile area is re-established prior to every operational period and after any security incident or breach that may have compromised the sterile nature of the zone. This is done by:

Insert your measures and procedures here, for example:

clearing the area of all passengers and personnel; and

walk-through and visual search by security staff for any prohibited items including tools of trade.

4.4.2 Fuel storage zone [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.22]


A fuel storage zone has not been established at [Airport name].

OR

A fuel storage zone has been established at [Airport name].

The following measures and procedures are in place to monitor and control access, and deter and detect unauthorised access, to the fuel storage zone at [Airport name]:


all entrances to the fuel storage zone are locked when airport staff are not in attendance and access is not operationally required;

access is limited to fuel company staff, when accompanied by airport staff, when operationally required;

fuel company staff must be supervised by airport staff if they wish to enter the area and operate the facility;

fencing [specify e.g. material, height etc.] has been installed around the facility;

CCTV has been installed to monitor activity at or around the fuel storage zone;

signs consistent with the Regulations have been placed to ensure the public is informed of the nature and conditions of the zone;

individuals that do not hold and display a valid ASIC or VIC are not permitted to access the zone (unless exempt under the Act or Regulations);




Ensure the above reflects your airport.

4.4.3 Air traffic control facilities zone [r2.16(1)(a); r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.23]


An air traffic control facilities zone has not been established at [Airport name].

OR

An air traffic control facilities zone has been established at [Airport name]. [Specify] is the responsible AIP for the access control into air traffic control facilities at [Airport name].

The following measures and procedures are employed to monitor and control access, and deter and detect unauthorised access, to the air traffic control facilities at [Airport name]:


all entrances to air traffic control facilities are locked when not in use;

fencing [specify details, e.g. material, height etc.] has been installed around the facility;

CCTV has been installed to monitor activity at or around the air traffic control facilities outside operating hours;

security lighting has been installed to cover the air traffic control facilities;

daily patrols of the landside area Monday to Friday [specify] including inspections of the landside area including perimeter fences and the landside security zone;

signs consistent with Regulations have been placed to ensure the public is informed of the nature and conditions of the zone;

individuals that do not hold and display a valid ASIC or VIC are not permitted to access the zone (unless exempt under the Act or Regulations);



4.4.4 Navigational aids zone [r2.16(1)(d); r3.21; r3.24]


A navigational aids zone has not been established at [Airport name].

OR

A navigational aids zone has been established at [Airport name].

The following measures and procedures are employed to monitor and control access, and deter and detect unauthorised access, to the navigational aids zone at [Airport name]:


all entrances to the navigational aids zones are kept locked when not in use;



fencing [specify e.g. material, height etc.] has been installed around the facility;

CCTV has been installed to monitor activity at or around the air traffic control facilities outside operating hours;

lighting has been installed to cover the navigational aids zones;

signs consistent with the Act and Regulations have been placed along the boundary to ensure the public is informed of the nature and conditions of the zone;

individuals that do not hold and display a valid ASIC or VIC are not permitted to access the facility (unless exempt under the Act or Regulations); and



4.5 Issuing VICs for access control [r2.16(3)–(7)]Insert your measures and procedures. For example:

The provision and registration of VICs at [Airport name] is controlled by [Organisation’s name].

OR

[Organisation’s name] authorises agents to issue VICs on [Organisation’s name]’s behalf.

If the line above applies to you, you must set out your procedures for authorising and auditing authorise agents to act on your behalf. For example:

Authorised agents must demonstrate the resources and intent to:

maintain facilities at the airport;

secure the VIC register and records;

secure unissued and returned VICs;

maintain the necessary records regarding VICs and provide [Organisation’s name] and the Department access to those records for any operational need or for audits;

ensure their staff regularly receive training in the issue and use of VICs; and

ensure compliance with [Organisation’s name]’s access control requirements.

[Organisation’s name] conducts audits of authorised agents to monitor the procedures to issue VICs on behalf of [Organisation’s name]. The audits will be conducted at least [specify frequency] to ensure that issuing practices for VICs are in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations, and conform to [Organisation’s name]’s requirements. They include a full audit of all VIC records required under the Regulations, and an audit of staff training.

4.5.1 Form of VICs [r2.16(4)–(6)]

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The form of VIC issued at [Airport name] is the same as the form set out in regulation 6.39 of the Regulations.

OR

An image of the form of VIC issued by [Organisation’s name] and/or [Organisation’s name]’s authorised agent/s [specify] is as follows:

Note: The image below is copied from r6.39. You need to insert an image of the VIC issued by your organisation. If you have authorised an agent who issues a different form of VIC to the one you issue (and it is not in the same form as the one set out in r6.39), then you must also include an image of the VIC they issue (see below).

Include the below if your authorised agent/s issue VICs in a form that differs to that used by your organisation, and is not the same as the one set out in r6.39 (delete if not relevant).

An image of the form of VIC used by [Organisation’s name]’s authorised agent/s is as follows: Note: The image below is copied from r6.39. You need to insert the image used by your authorised agent/s.

4.5.2 Return of VICs [r2.16(7)][delete clause if not applicable]

All VICs issued by or on behalf of [Organisation’s name] must be returned to the issuer within seven (7) days after:



the card has been cancelled, damaged, altered or defaced; or

the holder no longer needs to enter the relevant secure area.

A VIC does not need to be returned to the issuer if the card has expired and has been created using [insert the technology used to create the card (e.g. bleed-through) and how it renders the card unusable after a period of time].

4.6 Detection of unauthorised access/activity [r2.16]

Detection of any unauthorised access and/or unauthorised activity in a secure area will result in the following actions.


The immediate removal of the unauthorised person or vehicle.

In the event that an individual is found to be uncooperative, the state/territory/federal [specify] police will be contacted.

In the event that an individual may be deemed to be cooperative but considered to be out to commit an act of unlawful interference, the state/territory/federal [specify] police will be contacted.

Any unauthorised vehicle found airside will be escorted out of airside and away from the aircraft manoeuvring area by authorised airport staff to escort the unauthorised vehicle.

All incidents of unauthorised access are recorded by [specify, e.g. the SCO]. Following an incident, the following measures and procedures will be implemented to restore the integrity of the area or zone:


clearing the area of all passengers and personnel;

walk-through and visual search by security staff;

formal confirmation to [specify] that no unauthorised persons or items have been found in the area.

When it has been determined that the zone is cleared it will be reinstated. [Specify] is responsible for making the decision to reinstate the zone.



5 Screening and clearing [r2.17; r2.18]


Screened air services do not operate from [Airport name]. If this statement applies to your operations, do not include the rest of chapter 5 or Annex G in your TSP.

OR

All screening and clearing at [Airport name] is conducted in accordance with this TSP, the Act and Regulations, the ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time.

All screening and clearing of persons and baggage at [Airport name] is carried out in accordance with the following:

all screening officers on duty must be trained and qualified in accordance with the requirements set out under the Act and Regulations;

all screening officers on duty must hold and properly display a valid ASIC;

all screening officers on duty must wear a distinctive and recognisable uniform; and


[Specify] is responsible for ensuring that all screening officers on duty at [Airport name] meet the training and certification requirements for their relevant aviation security role, and comply with the approved Departmental and organisational procedures.

Annex I has details of the locations where screening is undertaken.

5.1 Passenger Screening [r2.17(2)]

5.1.1 Controlled movement of passengers [r2.17(2)(e)]:The movement of passengers through screening points is controlled by using the following measures:


use of retractable belt barriers to define screening lanes;

cordoned walkways to direct people through the screening points;

red and green (stop and go) lights at each screening lane;

staff responsible for ensuring that there is an even dispersion of people across all open screening lanes;

signs;

painted lines (colour-coded);

one-way doors;



pass-back detectors; and


5.1.2 Transit passengers [r2.17(2)(f); r2.17(2)(h)(vi)]The following measures and procedures apply to the handling and screening of transit passengers from inbound international flights at their first Australian destination:


Passengers are escorted at all times until they reach the landside area of the airport.

Passengers transiting to a domestic connecting flight will then collect their checked baggage and travel to the domestic terminal where they will re-check their baggage and pass through a screening point before proceeding to their connecting flight.

Passengers transiting to an international connecting flight will pass through a screening point before proceeding to their international connecting flight.


The following measures and procedures apply to the screening and clearing of transit passengers from domestic flights:


Non-screened passengers that are transiting to a domestic RPT flight are escorted directly to the landside area of the airport and kept separate from screened passengers until they arrive at the landside area. They are then required to re-enter the sterile area via a screening point.


5.1.3 Mixing of screened and non-screened passengers from arriving aircraft [r2.17(2)(g); r2.17(2)(h)(vi)]

The following measures and procedures are applied to ensure that non-screened passengers on arriving aircraft (for example, small general aviation aircraft) do not mix or interfere with screened passengers:


General aviation (including closed charter) aircraft are kept at an apron separate to RPT aircraft. Non-screened passengers are directed to the landside area, excluding the sterile area.

Non-screened passengers from RPT aircraft are escorted directly to the landside area of the airport and kept separate from screened passengers until they arrive at the landside area.

Once they have arrived at the landside area, non-screened passengers transiting to a domestic flight are required to re-enter the sterile area via a screening point.

Once they have arrived at the landside area, non-screened passengers that are transiting to an international flight are required to collect their checked baggage and transfer to the international terminal. At the international terminal they must re-check their baggage and re-enter the sterile area via a screening point.




5.1.4 Diplomats and VIPs [r2.17(2)(h)(i)]The screening of dignitaries, diplomats and VIPs is conducted in accordance with the Act and Regulations, ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time.

Approval to process a diplomat or VIP other than by screening them at a screening point can only be granted by [specify].

Diplomats or VIPs travelling through [Airport name] may:

request clearance at a screening point without being screened; or

request to enter a cleared area, zone or aircraft other than through a screening point.

Before approving such a process, [specify] requires:

a written notice from the Secretary under section 41(2) of the Act; and


If the diplomat or VIP can produce a written notice from the Secretary, [specify] may agree to screening in accordance with the request.

Secluded access to the cleared area and onto the aircraft may be provided, however company policy relating to the requirement for full screening remains unchanged. The diplomats or VIPs will be screened in a private area, away from public view.

If [specify] agrees to processing any diplomat or VIP under any of the requested conditions, [specify] may still require the diplomat or VIP to comply with some or all of the usual security screening procedures.

5.1.5 Government couriers and diplomatic bags [r2.17(2)(h)(ii)]The screening of government couriers and diplomatic bags is conducted in accordance with the Act and Regulations, ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time.

[Specify] is responsible for making decisions in relation to the screening of government couriers and diplomatic bags.

5.1.6 Passengers with reduced mobility or a medical condition [r2.17(2)(h)(iii)]The screening of passengers with reduced mobility or a medical condition is conducted in accordance with the Act and Regulations, ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time. Set out the measures and procedures employed by your organisation to handle screening of passengers with reduced mobility or a medical condition.

5.1.7 Persons in custody [r2.17(2)(h)(iv)]

The screening of persons in custody is conducted in accordance with the Act, the Regulations and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time.

Insert your measures and procedures.

5.1.8 Suspect behaviour by a passenger [r2.17(2)(h)(v)]

Suspect behaviour by a passenger at a domestic/international [specify if relevant] screening point is handled in the following way:

Insert specific measures and procedures applied by your organisation.



If different measures and procedures are applied at different screening points – for example if law enforcement must be notified or another organisation is responsible for handling suspect behaviour at an international screening point – they should be set out separately.

5.1.9 Liquid, aerosol and gel (LAG) screening [r2.17(1); r2.17(2)(f); Subdivision 4.1.1A; r4.22R]


LAG screening is not carried out at [Airport name].

OR

[Airport name] has established an area to screen passengers with LAG products. The location of the screening point is provided at Annex I of this TSP. Measures and procedures to screen passengers with LAG products will be implemented in accordance with the Act, the Regulations, the ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time. In particular, the following measures and procedures are applied:

Set out the measures and procedures employed by your organisation/relevant screening authorities for LAG screening.

5.2 Checked baggage screening [r2.18]


[Organisation’s name] does not carry out checked baggage screening. If this applies to your operations, delete sections 5.2.1–5.2.3.

OR

The screening of checked baggage is conducted in accordance with the Act and Regulations, ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time.

The locations at which checked baggage screening is undertaken are set out in Annex G.

5.2.1 Protection of checked baggage [r2.18(b)]

The following measures and procedures are employed at [Airport name] to ensure checked baggage is protected against tampering and the introduction of explosives.


Access to the baggage area is restricted to ASIC/VIC holders with an operational need.

Access to the baggage area is controlled by [specify your control measures].

The baggage area is patrolled by [specify]. The patrols are conducted regularly during the operational period of the airport/twice-daily/three-times daily/hourly [specify].

CCTV cameras cover all aspects of the baggage area. CCTV data is retained for a period of [specify] and may be reviewed if required.

[Any other – please specify].

5.2.2 Unattended and suspect baggage [r2.18(c)]



Unattended and suspect baggage will be treated in accordance with the following measures and procedures:


unattended or suspicious baggage will not be loaded on to any aircraft;

[Specify] is to immediately notify the [specify - SCO/operations manager/terminal manager] of the unattended or suspicious baggage; and


[Airport’s name] is to:


determine all relevant facts regarding the suspicious baggage;

notify law enforcement agencies;

notify local authorities;

direct staff to alter normal operating procedures;

direct staff to cooperate with relevant authorities until the matter is resolved; and


5.2.3 Response to the detection of explosives [r2.18(d)]

The following measures and procedures are employed to respond to the detection of explosives:


[Specify] is to immediately notify the [specify - SCO/operations manager/terminal manager] of the explosives.


[Airport’s name] is to:


determine all relevant facts regarding the explosives;

notify law enforcement agencies;

notify local authorities;

direct staff to alter normal operating procedures;

direct staff to cooperate with relevant authorities until the matter is resolved; and


5.3 Screening for the security restricted area at a designated airport [r2.18A(3 and 4), r3.16E]




Regulation 2.18A does not apply to [Organisation’s name]. If this applies to you, delete sections 5.3.1 and Error: Reference source not found.

OR

[Organisation’s name] is solely responsible for airside screening at [airport name].

OR

[Organisation’s name] is responsible for screening of persons entering the security restricted area in all areas other than [specify areas, e.g. the apron surrounding terminal X]. [Name of airport operator/s] are responsible for screening in the following areas [specify areas, e.g. the apron around terminal X]. Further details are provided at Attachment 6.

The locations where screening occurs for the parts of the security restricted area for which [Organisation name] is responsible, including general areas for screening within the security restricted area are set out at Annex I.

Screening conducted by [Organisation’s name] will be conducted on entry to the security restricted area/on entry to and within the security restricted area [delete one] by [name of screening authority].

5.3.1 Measures and procedures for carrying out screening for the security restricted area [r2.18A(4)(a),r.3.16E]

Unless exempt, all persons, vehicles and goods requiring access to the security restricted area at [Airport name] will be screened in accordance with the Act, the Regulations, the ASN and any other notices issued by the Department from time to time. In particular, the following measures and procedures are applied:

Set out the measures and procedures employed by your organisation/relevant screening authorities for security restricted area screening.



6 Crowded landside zones at designated airports [r2.18B]

Regulation 2.18B does not apply to [Organisation’s name] as [Airport name] it is not a designated airport. If this applies to you, delete section 6.1.

OR

[Airport name] has established [specify number] crowded landside security zones established at the following locations (outlined in Attachment 3):

1. [specify location by describing the terminal location/number or the particular infrastructure area and type of crowded area]; and

2. Repeat for each type of crowded landside area

The crowded landside zones have been established to mitigate the risk and damage of explosive devices, hostile vehicles and active armed offenders.

The measures and procedures are in place to monitor and control access to the sterile area/s, and detect and deter unauthorised access are described in section 6.1.1.:

6.1.1 Measures and procedures to control crowding in a crowded landside zone [2.18B(a)(i)]

The following measures and procedures are employed at [Airport name] to control crowding in crowded landside zones:

Crowded landside zone(s):

Set out the measures (what your organisation will implement) and procedures (detail how your organisation will implement the measures) employed by your organisation to ensure crowding is controlled in your crowded landside zones. Repeat for each crowded landside zone.

6.1.2 Measures and procedures to reduce the risk and consequence of damage from an explosive device in the crowded landside zone [2.18B(a)(ii)]

The following measures and procedures are employed to mitigate the risk and consequences from explosive devices in a crowded landside zone:

Set out the measures (what your organisation will implement) and procedures (detail how your organisation will implement the measures) employed by your organisation to ensure crowding is controlled in your crowded landside zones. Repeat for each crowded landside zone.

6.1.3 Details or exercises to test the effectiveness of security responses in the crowded landside zone and how these exercises are scheduled [r2.18B(b)(i) and r2.18B(b)(ii)]

[Organisation name] will conduct exercises to test the security measures for crowded landside zone.

Exercises will be scheduled as follows:

[insert details of how exercises will be scheduled, for example, quarterly, annually or when a triggering event occurs]

Exercises will be conducted as follows:

Set out the details of exercises to test the effectiveness of security responses in crowded landside zones below any of the following relevant dot points:

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Workshops Functional exercises Live exercises Post-incident review [any other – please specify].

Set out the details of how these exercises are scheduled, for example:

[Airport name] conducts [insert exercise type/s] to test the effectiveness of [insert security measure/s]. Findings from the exercises will [insert how findings from exercises will be considered in implementing revised measures etc as required].



7 Control of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items [r2.20]

Staff who have a need to know are made aware of the restrictions on the possession and use of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items within the airport.


Positioning airside signs in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.

Having a component of induction training focus on the restrictions on the possession and use of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items within the airport and then reviewing these restrictions during staff refresher training.

Providing training in relation to firearms, other weapons and prohibited items based on, and consistent with, local and federal legal requirements.


All procedures for handling or transporting firearms, other weapons and prohibited items into or within Australia are consistent with relevant State, Territory and Commonwealth laws.

7.1 Measures to deter unauthorised possession of firearms, other weapons and prohibited items [r2.20(1)(a)]

The following measures are used to deter unauthorised possession of firearms, other weapons, and prohibited items:


use of signs (consistent with legislative requirements);

training of staff in the requirements for the control of firearms, other weapons or prohibited items;

ensuring that relevant staff hold any appropriate and valid licences;

regular patrols of airside areas by staff members trained to detect and identify prohibited items and weapons and


7.2 Dealing with surrendered firearms, other weapons and prohibited items [r2.20(1)(b)]

The following procedures are used for dealing with surrendered firearms, other weapons and prohibited items:


Only staff who hold a firearm licence may handle surrendered firearms.

The local law enforcement agency is notified whenever a firearm is surrendered.



Surrendered firearms are placed in a locked firearm cabinet until they can be transferred to a law enforcement agency, the firearm owner, or other appropriate person.

The locked firearms cabinet is located at [specify].

Keys to the firearms cabinet are kept and controlled by [specify].

A firearm will only be received after authorised staff have:

viewed appropriate photo identification and a firearm licence; and

recorded these details in the firearms register.

Other weapons or prohibited items which are surrendered will also be stored until the law enforcement agency or owner takes custody of them, or they are destroyed.


7.3 Procedures for the handling and movement of firearms and other weapons [r2.20(1)(c)]

The following procedures apply to the handling and movement of firearms and other weapons:


Passengers wishing to carry firearms and other weapons as checked baggage or consigned as air cargo must make arrangements with the aircraft operator or the freight company and comply with the relevant legal requirements.

Firearms and other weapons prepared for air transport on an RPT operation may be carried to or from an aircraft by a representative of the RPT operator in accordance with their TSP.

General aviation operators may only carry firearms or other weapons in at the airport in accordance with this TSP and all applicable security legislation. Firearms may only be handled by persons with an applicable firearms licence.

Checked baggage containing firearms will only be available for collection by the passenger or an authorised representative. Identification must be shown before the baggage will be released.


7.4 Use of firearms and other weapons in the airside area or landside security zones [r2.20(1)(d)]


Firearms and other weapons may not be used in the airside area or landside security zones at [Airport name].

OR

[Organisation’s name] utilises the following firearms/other weapons used for the management of bird and animal hazards to ensure the safety of aircraft operations at [Airport name]:



Insert your list of firearms/other weapons.

The following procedures apply to the use of these firearms/other weapons in the airside area or landside security zones:


Any user of a firearm must be authorised by [specify] and hold a current firearms licences issued by the relevant jurisdiction.

When not in use, firearms and ammunition are stored in approved storage cabinets in the [Organisation’s name] administration/maintenance facility. Access to these cabinets is limited to [specify].


These procedures for handling or transporting firearms, other weapons and prohibited items are consistent with the relevant laws for the jurisdiction.



8 Aviation security responses

8.1 Response to unknown substances, suspicious vehicles, aircraft or items [r2.16(1)(e)–(g)]

8.1.1 Unknown substances [r2.16(1)(f)]The following procedures apply if an unidentified substance is detected within [Airport name]:


Any suspicious unidentified substances will be left untouched and the area will be cordoned off as soon as possible.

The incident must be reported to [specify] immediately.

The [position identified above] will then contact [specify] to seek further information and assistance.

[any other – please specify]..

8.1.2 Unattended or suspect vehicles, baggage, cargo and things [r2.16(1)(g)]If any unattended or suspect vehicles, baggage, cargo and things are detected within [Airport name], the following measures and procedures will be employed:


if staff determine [specify thing] is unattended or suspect, the SCO and the relevant law enforcement agency will be immediately informed; and


8.1.3 Unattended aircraft [r2.16(1)(e); r2.16(1)(g)]

[Organisation’s name] requires all aircraft operators to secure unattended aircraft.


For prescribed air services this means all external doors and hatches on the aircraft are closed and locked where possible.

For general aviation aircraft, the registered owner or the aircraft operator must apply some or all of the following measures to prevent unauthorised access to the aircraft:

wheel locks or clamps;

lockable control mechanisms;

chaining and/or padlocking of the aircraft to a permanent tie-down point;

storing the aircraft in a locked/secured hangar or building; and


Identification of unauthorised or unsecured unattended aircraft will result in the following procedures being employed:




the unattended aircraft must be reported to [specify] as soon as possible; and


8.2 Measures and procedures in the event of a heightened security alert [r2.21]

[Organisation’s name] has a number of additional security measures and procedures available for implementation in the event of a heightened security alert. These measures and procedures are detailed in Attachment 7.

Measures for heightened security alerts may be implemented:

when the Australian Government formally raises the Australian National Terrorism Threat Level;

when specific threats are directed towards our operation/s;

in response to an aviation security incident;

in response to the issuance of an SSD;

as otherwise advised by the Department; or




9 Annexes and accompanying documents

Below is the list of annexes and accompanying (referred to as ‘Attachments’) for this TSP.

A failure to amend an annex or attachment, or to notify the Department of any changes to the information provided in an annex or attachment, may be an offence.

9.1 Annexes

Annexes form part of the TSP and are subject to approval by the Department when the content is changed.

Annex A: Signed statement [s16(1) and r2.05]

Annex B: Local security risk context statement [r2.10]

Annex C: Aviation industry participants with a facility at, or located within, the airport [r2.13(2); r2.19]

Annex D: Organisational Structure and Security Management Arrangements [r2.11(1)(a)]

Annex E: Consultation undertaken as part of the development of this TSP [s16(2)(g)]

Annex F: Location and access control measures for airside access points [r3.13; r2.16(1)]

Annex F: Location and access control measures for airside access points [r3.13; r2.16(1)] location of and the industry participant who controls an access control point into the security restricted area at a designated airport, and location of access controls performed in vicinity of these points [r2.18A(2)(a)(b)(e)]

Annex H: Classes of persons permitted to re-enter the security restricted area at a designated airport and applicable airside facilities [(r2.18A(2)(g), r3.16B(5)(d)(e)]

Annex I: Screening locations [r2.17; r2.18; r2.18A(4)]

9.2 Attachments

Attachments must be submitted with and accompany the TSP but do not form part of the TSP.

Attachment 1: Description of airport [r2.13(1A)]

Attachment 2: Contact details [r2.13(4)]

Attachment 3: Maps [r2.15]

Attachment 4: Proposed security zone [r2.14]

Attachment 5: Timetable for implementation of security measures and/or procedures [r2.16(2)]

Attachment 6: The person(s) responsible for maintaining security of the security restricted area and managing security at each access control point [r2.18A(3)]

Attachment 7: Measures and procedures in the event of a heightened security alert [r2.21]



Annex A: Signed statement [s16(1) and r2.05]

[Optional: Insert airport operator logo]

[Organisation’s name]:

is aware of its general responsibility to contribute to the maintenance of aviation security;

has developed an integrated, responsible and proactive approach to managing aviation security at [Airport name];

is aware of, and has the capacity to meet, the specific legislative obligations; and

has taken into account relevant features of its operation in developing activities and strategies for managing aviation security at [Airport name].

[Organisation’s name] believes that this TSP gives effect to all of the above obligations.

Signature :

Title :

Date :

(Chief Executive Officer or authorised signatory)

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Annex B: Local security risk context statement [r2.10]

Provide a statement outlining the local security risk context for your airport, including consideration of its location, and seasonal and operational factors. For example:

[Organisation’s name] operates [Airport name], which is located in a very remote location in [specify], [specify distance] from the nearest town. It services the local community and nearby mining operations.

[Airport name] receives only three RPT flights a week, generally local community members and their friends and relatives, the vast majority of whom are known to members of [Organisation’s name]’s staff employed at the airport. These flights are all currently services by aircraft with a maximum MTOW of below 20,000kg.

[Airport name] receives only three closed charter flights on a Monday and a Friday. These flights are chartered by [specify] and carry only their employees and contractors. The flights are not available to the general public and are therefore not publicised or generally known to the public. They are serviced and handled at a separate terminal to the RPT flights. The passengers disembark from the aircraft and are escorted directly to the waiting coaches. Passengers embarking on the flights arrive by coach 20 minutes before the flight departs, and are escorted from the coach to the waiting aircraft.

[Organisation’s name] understands that Australia’s National Terrorism Threat Advisory System (NTTAS) informs the public about the likelihood of an act of terrorism occurring in Australia.

[Organisation’s name] acknowledges that the NTTAS should inform the development of its local security risk context statement and its security measures and procedures. We acknowledge that this threat is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, and that airports have been the target of previous attacks.

[Organisation’s name] understands the importance of ensuring that its measures and procedures are suitable to protect its employees, the travelling public, and all others who use the airport. In preparing this TSP, and in establishing and implementing measures and procedures to address aviation security issues, we particularly considered the following threats of relevance (set out below) and the people, assets and infrastructure that we need to protect.



General threats and generic security risk events of relevance to [Airport name] [r2.10(b)]

Source of Risk Risk Event

Person-borne IED(PBIED)

Suicide attack by a person carrying an IED concealed on their person. Attacker attempts to pass through a screening point with a

concealed IED to attack an aircraft. Attacker carries an IED to an area of mass gathering such as

screening points, check-in areas, food areas, taxi stands etc.

Placed IED IED placed either on an aircraft or in proximity to a crowded landside zone or other mass gathering such as check-in areas or screening point. IED device placed in checked baggage to detonate on aircraft. IED device placed in carry-on baggage to detonate in proximity to

area of mass gathering. IED device placed in carry-on baggage to detonate on aircraft. IED device placed in rubbish bin within close proximity to

vulnerable area, including front-of-house, check-in areas, screening point, food areas, taxi stands etc.

IED placed in air cargo to detonate on aircraft in flight.May involve trusted insiders, suicide attacks, or unwitting couriers.

Vehicle-borne IED(VBIED)Truck/Car/Motor Bike

VBIED parked in area such as a car park or front-of-house and detonated.

VBIED driven by attacker into vulnerable target; could result in full or partial building collapse; vehicle access to airside could be used to ram aircraft.

Armed assault(Firearms)

One or more attacker using firearms to mount an attack. Vulnerable area could include front-of-house, check-in areas,

screening point, publically accessible food & beverage areas, taxi stands etc.

Access to airside could result in an attack against aircraft.

Mixed-mode attack(IED & Firearms)

Firearms and IEDs used to mount a direct attack. May involve one or more attackers. Vulnerable areas include front-of-house, check-in areas, screening

points, publically accessible food & beverage areas, taxi stands etc.

Hostage situation Passenger/s or employee/s taken hostage at airport or on an aircraft.

Sabotage Attacker/s tamper with aircraft to cause accident: Vulnerable areas may exist at maintenance facilities; Aircraft left unattended overnight at isolated areas;Attacker/s tamper with security systems or devices: Air-traffic control; fuel farms; etc.Attack could be carried out by employees with access, or individuals gaining unauthorised access.

Computer network attack via Deliberate disruption of websites or IT systems to cause loss or





telecommunications infrastructure compromise of information relevant to aviation security.

Hoax threats Hoax threats used to deliberately cause disruption to services/distract emergency responders.

Violent or disruptive protestIssue motivated groups causing disruption to services. Could lead to violent activity; and /or Could threaten particular infrastructure or persons.

Acts of violence by disaffected individual

This may involve acts of retribution by individuals with grievances against the airport, an airline, other stakeholders, or persons travelling. It may also be general disaffection, without a specific, individual target.

Siege or hostage situation by disaffected individual

This may be linked to an individual with a psychological disorder who becomes destructive during the flight; or during check-in/security processes. Hostage may be targeted or simply opportunistic; May occur landside or airside; If occurs landside, could limit ability to move passengers on to

flights; If occurs airside, could limit ability of aircraft to depart safely.

General disruptive behaviour

This could involve to intoxicated persons or those with psychological disorders. It could also be linked to disgruntled local residents, disaffected individuals or other members of the public. Deliberately causing disruption to services; Distracting emergency responders.

Theft of business assets

This could include theft of aircraft, ground handling equipment, maintenance equipment, cargo etc. Forced entry to terminal building may damage security systems; Damage to or theft of assets may put security of travellers and

aircraft at risk.

Acts of vandalism or arson

This might include deliberate damage to aircraft, graffiti etc. Could threaten the effectiveness of security systems such as CCTV; Could involve consequential damage to access control systems

such as fences.Could also involve individuals with access, or unauthorised access to locations.

Trusted insider May be an employee, contractor or visitor. May hold an ASIC, TAC or VIC. Could involve any of the following: Tampering with an aircraft to cause an accident; Facilitating or overlooking the transfer or movement of contraband

(including IEDs). This could occur via the movement of cargo or food

deliveries to aircraft; Causing loss or disruption to computers or networks;





Inappropriate use of ASICs or VICs to access secure areas without authorisation, or give access to a secure area to another individual;

Tailgating to avoid access being detected; Tampering with security systems; and/or Theft or sale of official uniforms.

Terrorist surveillance

This may include the following techniques: Visual surveillance, from a distance; Visual surveillance, from a static location (e.g. Parked vehicle) close

to airport; Vehicle drive-by; On foot, mingling with the crowd; and Scanning websites looking for geospatial data or other security

information.Attackers may also undertake dry runs. This may involve: Threat-testing response time and methods by using unattended

items; and/or Persons taking dry-runs to test security screening systems,

including use of various concealment methods.



People, assets, infrastructure and operations that need to be protected [r2.10(c)]

People

The following people are to be protected under this TSP: Aircraft passengers; Members of the public within the airport boundaries; Aircraft crew; Ground handling staff; [Organisation’s name] staff located at the airport; [Organisation’s name] contractors and their staff located at the airport; Other people working at the airport; and Other people working in close proximity to the airport boundaries.

Assets

Assets to be protected under this TSP include: Aircraft and vehicles at [Airport name]; Assets and technology used for screening and clearing purposes; Assets which may be required in an emergency; and The buildings, fences and structures within the control of [Organisation’s

name] at the airport.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure to be protected under this TSP includes the buildings and assets operated by [Organisation’s name] at [Airport name]. Specific consideration has been given to critical infrastructure such as: Aids to aircraft navigation; Electrical supply; Lighting system; Communication equipment; and Computer systems and the information contained in those systems.

Operations

The following operations are to be protected under this TSP: All air services departing the airport, both prescribed and non-prescribed. Any air service arriving at the airport, whether scheduled, charter, general

aviation or a diverted flight. Airservices Australia operations at the airport. Emergency services, both aviation and ground-based, that operate out of

the airport. Flight school operations. Operations to support air services, including ground-handling and catering

operations, that are based at, or have facilities at, the airport.



Annex C: Aviation industry participants with a facility at, or located within, the airport [r2.13(2); r2.19]

Detailed below is a list of all aviation industry participants that have a facility at, or are located within, the airport:

AIP NAME Located within airport

Facility at airport

Applicable TSP (as relevant. If covered by a TSP belonging to another AIP, please name the AIP)

Please insert additional rows as required.

A failure to notify the Secretary in writing within seven (7) working days of any changes to the details in this table is an offence under the Regulations.



Annex D: Organisational Structure and Security Management Arrangements [r2.11(1)(a)]

Insert text and/or a diagram clearly articulating your organisational structure and security management arrangements here. Please ensure you provide position details (rather than names).

Consider specifying which organisational position is appointed as the nominated security contact officer



Annex E: Consultation undertaken as part of the development of this TSP [s16(2)(g)]

The following aviation industry participants contributed to the development of this TSP:

ORGANISATION TITLE/RELATIONSHIP CONSULTATION UNDERTAKEN

e.g. ABC Airways e.g. RPT operator e.g. access control requirements and security of unattended aircraft.

e.g. XYZ Flights e.g. GA operator e.g. access control requirements, security of unattended aircraft and incident reporting requirements.

Insert details of other AIPs who have been consulted




Annex F: Location and access control measures for airside access points[r3.13; r2.16(1)]

Location Access to Operational hours/staffing

Authority or agency

responsible

Locking mechanisms

used

e.g. Terminal 2 (domestic terminal) Building – Staff Entry

e.g. Security restricted area (person-only inspection point)

e.g. 1 guard, 18 hours per day (0500–2300 hrs), 7 days a week.

e.g. ABC Security Services, as contracted to [Organisation’s name]

Electronic access control system

e.g. Gate 2 (airside gate to airside security zone)

e.g. airside security zone (vehicle entry and inspection point)

e.g. 2 guards, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week

e.g. ABC Security Services, as contracted to [Organisation’s name]

e.g. Electronic access control system

e.g. Gate 4 (airside gate)

e.g. Emergency gate

e.g. Unmanned 24 hours, 7 days a week

e.g. [Organisation’s name]

e.g. Padlock and key

e.g. Hangar 8 e.g. Airside access e.g. Manned access point e.g. XYZ Airlines

e.g. Padlock and Key/Electronic Access control system




Annex G: Access control points – locations, responsible industry participants and where checks are performed [r2.18A(2)(a)(b)(e)]

Location of access control point Person responsibleIf access controls performed in the vicinity of the access control point,

the location of that place

e.g. Terminal 2 (domestic terminal) Building – Staff Entry to security restricted area

e.g. Airport name N/A

e.g. Gate 2 (airside gate to airside security zone) e.g. Airline name N/A

e.g. Gate 4 (tenant airside gate) Tenant name

e.g. Control performed on entry to [Organisation’s name] building, 100m meters from Gate 4, map at Attachment 3 refers


Delete this annex if your airport is not a designated airport.



Annex H: Classes of persons permitted to re-enter the security restricted area in accordance with r3.16B(5)(d)(e)

Class of person permitted to leave the security restricted area to perform work

If required, permission applies only if the work is performed at, or in the vicinity the following airside

facility

e.g. Baggage handlers N/A

e.g. Wildlife controllers e.g. Wildlife control facility, Building 2HPlease insert additional rows as required.


Delete this annex if your airport is a designated airport and no classes are identified.



Annex I: Screening locations [r2.17; r2.18; r2.18A(4)]

All screening conducted at [Airport name] will be in accordance with the current Aviation Screening Notice issued by the Department.

Location of operations Description of operations Screening authority/screening provider

e.g. Terminal 1 (International Terminal Building)

e.g. passenger screening/LAGS screening/checked baggage screening

Specify

e.g. Terminal 2 (Domestic Terminal Building)

e.g. checked baggage screening

e.g. Multi-user terminal e.g. passenger screening/LAGS screening

e.g. Multi-user terminal e.g. checked baggage screening

e.g. Gate 4 Airside access gate

e.g. security restricted area screening [for designated airports only]

e.g. Terminal 1 staff entrye.g. security restricted area screening [for designated airports only]


Delete this annex if screened air services do not depart from your airport.



Attachment 1: Description of airport [r2.13(1A)]

Airport name

SIZE OF THE AIRPORT [r2.13(1A)(b)]

HOURS OF OPERATION [r2.13(1A)(e)]

DAYS HOURS

e.g. Mon, Wed, Fri 0800h – 1200h

e.g. Sun, Tue, Thu 1600h – 2000h

e.g. Saturday only Closed

Other (please detail) Other (please detail)

TYPE OF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS [r2.13(1A)(a)]

RPT Yes No

Air Cargo Yes No

Open Charter Yes No

Closed Charter Yes No

General Aviation Yes No

Other (please detail) Yes No

JOINT USER FACILITIES (if applicable)

USERS NATURE OF OPERATIONS

e.g. XYZ Helicopter tours Charter aircraft

Other (please detail) (If required)

SIGNIFICANT OPERATIONS that may require security considerations(if applicable)

TYPE OF OPERATIONS SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

e.g. Defence flights Aircraft often remain overnight

Other (please detail) (please detail)

SIGNIFICANT FEATURES ON THE AIRPORT PERIMETER [r2.13(1A)(c)]

Description of any features affecting the security of the perimeter

e.g. Waterway (irrigation channel) along Northern fence

e.g. Refinery adjoining site

e.g. Residential area adjoining the Southern boundary

Other (please detail)

AIRSIDE AND LANDSIDE OPERATIONS

Description of airside and landside operations for which the airport

e.g. Ground handling operations

e.g. Passenger terminal operations

e.g. Runway and taxiway operations

e.g. Passenger and checked baggage screening operations

e.g. Refuelling operations



Airport name

operator has responsibility

Other (please detail)

Description of apron(s)(r2.13(1B))

Provide a description of the airport apron(s) here. Only to be completed if screened air services operate from the airport

Cargo facilities with direct airside access [r2.19]

Cargo facility operator (Trading Name) Brief description of operation (receiving, processing, clearing)

e.g. XYZ Freightliners e.g. receives, transports and delivers cargo for aircraft operators to clear

e.g. Consolidated freight e.g. receives and clears cargo for aircraft operators to transport

e.g. ABC Freight e.g. receives, processes and clears freight only for ABC aircraft

A failure to notify the Secretary in writing within seven (7) working days of any changes to the details in this Attachment is an offence under the Regulations.



Attachment 2: Contact details [r2.13(4)]

[Airport Operator Legal Name]

Airport name

CEO/Manager

Postal address

Contact telephone number

Out of hours contact number

Email address (optional)

ALTERNATIVE CONTACT DETAILS

Position or title

First/last name

Business number

After hours number

Email address

SECURITY CONTACT OFFICER DETAILS

Position or title

First/last name

Business number

Email address

24-hour contact number

Please ensure you have provided full telephone numbers, including area codes etcetera where required.

A failure to notify the Secretary in writing within two (2) working days of any changes to the details in this Attachment is an offence under the Regulations.



Attachment 3: Maps [r2.15]

Airside/landside boundaries and security zones [s17(2); r2.15]

An airport operator’s TSP must be accompanied by a map (or maps) which show:

the airside and landside areas (including the boundary of the security controlled airport); any airside security zones; and any landside security zones, for the airport.

Each map should be a separate map.

The map of the airport that shows the airside and landside boundaries is required to also depict the boundary of the security controlled airport. To avoid ambiguity, the line used to delineate the boundary of the airport should be of a style that is distinct from all other lines and markings on the map. The boundary encompass both airside and landside areas and should be a clear and continuous line extending along the entire length of the declared boundary. If there are a series of maps that define an airport’s boundary and airside area, they must all be included. Similarly, if there are any insets or sheets referred to in the main map of an airport, they must be included. The full extent of all boundaries is required.

Maps of any separate airside security zone (security restricted area) or landside security zones (sterile area, fuel storage zone, air traffic control facilities zone, air navigational aids zone) must clearly depict the boundaries of each zone. The full extent of all boundaries is required.

For designated airports, maps of any proposed crowded landside zone are required.

This map (or these maps) should clearly illustrate the complete boundaries of the airport. The full extent of all boundaries is required.

All map/s must: have a linear scale; show a north point; show the latitude and longitude of the airport; be in black and white, with limited shading, or in colour; and be a clear and light-featured depiction of the airport and its airside and landside areas; and be on A4-size paper or in electronic form.



Attachment 4: Proposed security zone [r2.14]

Please ensure the information accurately reflects any proposed new landside or airside zones applicable to your operation.

SECURITY RESTRICTED AREA Delete if not applicable

PurposeTo ensure only authorised persons have access to prescribed air services, and to detect and deter unauthorised access and [include any other relevant additional details].

Boundaries

The security restricted area is bounded on the south by [specify] on the east by [specify] and on the north by [specify]. A map indicating the extent of the security restricted area and its boundaries is included at Attachment 3.

Time of operation

The security restricted area is in operation permanently/during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/comes into force an hour before a flight is due to arrive, and remains in force until an hour after the flight has departed/[specify].

Responsible officer (Name/position)

STERILE AREA Delete if not applicable

PurposeTo prevent cleared persons from coming into contact with uncleared persons, and cleared persons gaining access to items from outside the zone that have not been cleared.

BoundariesThe sterile area is in the passenger terminal/multi-user facility/other [specify]. A map indicating the location of the sterile areas is included at Attachment 3.

Time of operationThe sterile area is in operation permanently/ during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/Monday to Friday only/[specify].


FUEL STORAGE ZONE Delete if not applicable

Purpose To ensure only authorised persons have access to the fuel storage facility

Boundaries

The fuel storage zone is bounded on the south by [specify] on the east by [specify] and on the north [specify]. The area to the [specify] of the fuel storage zone is airside [confirm/ specify]/A map indicating the location of the fuel storage zone and its boundaries is included in Attachment 3.

Time of operationThe fuel storage zone is in operation permanently/ during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/between 9am and 6 pm Monday to Friday only/[specify].


NAVIGATIONAL AIDS ZONE Delete if not applicable

Purpose Securing navigational aids.

Boundaries The navigational aids zone is bounded on the south by [specify] on the east by [specify] and on the north [specify]. The area to the [specify] of the navigational aids zone is airside



[confirm/specify]/A map indicating the location of the navigational aids zone and its boundaries is included in Attachment 4.

Time of operationThe navigational aids zone is in operation permanently/ during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/between 9am and 6 pm Monday to Friday only/[specify].


AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL FACILITIES ZONE Delete if not applicable

Purpose Securing air traffic control facilities.

Boundaries

The air traffic control facilities zone is bounded on the south by [specify] on the east by [specify] and on the north [specify]. The area to the [specify] of the air traffic control zone is airside [confirm or specify]/A map indicating the location of the air traffic control facilities zone and its boundaries is included in Attachment 3.

Time of operationThe air traffic control facilities zone is in operation permanently/ during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/between 9am and 6 pm Monday to Friday only/[specify].


CROWDED LANDSIDE ZONE Delete if not applicable – for designated airports only

PurposeTo ensure crowded landside zones are subject to security measures intended to mitigate the risk and damage of explosive devices, hostile vehicles and active armed offenders.

Boundaries

The crowded landside zone is bounded on the south by [specify] on the east by [specify] and on the north [specify]. The area to the [specify] of the crowded landside zone is airside [confirm or specify]/A map indicating the location of the crowded landside zone and its boundaries is included in Attachment 3.

Time of operationThe crowded landside zone is in operation permanently/ during the airport’s operating hours (as set out in Attachment 1)/between 9am and 6 pm Monday to Friday only/[specify].




Attachment 5: Timetable for implementation of security measures and/or procedures [r2.16(2)]

Detailed below are security measures and/or procedures yet to be implemented at [Airport name].

Measure or Procedures Start date (no later than)

Finish date (no later than)

E.g. swipe card access installed to replace the key lock on the office door on NW side of hangar at [specify] airport DD/MM/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

Delete this attachment if all of the measures and procedures referred to in your TSP have been implemented.



Attachment 6: The person(s) responsible for maintaining security of the security restricted area and each access control point for the security restricted area [r2.18A(3)]

Person responsible for maintaining security of the security restricted area at a designated airport

Access control points where security is managed

[Airport name] e.g. Gate 2, Gate 4C, Gate 4B

[if required] e.g Airline name e.g. Gate 4APlease insert additional rows as required.




Attachment 7: Measures and procedures in the event of a heightened security alert [r2.21]

[Airport name] has a number of additional security measures and procedures available for implementation in the event of a heightened security alert.

Insert your measures and procedures here. Provide detail regarding those that can be implemented immediately or which would require a period of adjustment, and those which can be sustained indefinitely etc. For example:

The following measures could be implemented immediately:

request assistance from the relevant law enforcement agency;

increased frequency of patrols around and within the airport;

changes to aircraft parking arrangements;

security barriers in place to prevent vehicular access to terminal buildings (although this could not be sustained over a long period of time without significant changes to infrastructure);

increased monitoring or reduction of access points.

The following measures could be implemented within a fortnight:

convening an extraordinary meeting of the Airport Security Committee to discuss and consider possible options for increased security measures;

an increase in the number of security personnel/guards;

24-hour watches for parked aircraft at non-security controlled airports; and

changes to parking arrangements in the vicinity of the terminals and/or inspection of vehicles and changes to the vehicular parking areas.

Aviation security incident response and investigations [r2.21(2)(a)]

If your procedures are already set out in a separate document then you may simply reference that document here (in detail, including version/date applicable etc.) and provide a copy of it with your TSP. Alternatively, insert your measures and procedures below. For example:

If an aviation security incident, including a threat or breach of security, is identified by [Organisation’s name] or any member of staff, [specify] is to be informed immediately.

If the incident occurs at an airport, or a facility at an airport, [specify] is responsible for ensuring that the airport is immediately informed, and kept up to date with any developments.

As soon as possible, [specify] must inform:

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all relevant authorities including the local State/Territory Police and the Australian Federal Police; and

any relevant aviation industry participants facing immediate threat.

[Specify] must also ensure that staff are fully aware of circumstances and their responsibilities.

[Specify] is the point of contact for relevant authorities, and, if requested, is authorised to provide company resources to assist relevant authorities.

All staff are to:

assist [specify] in any necessary precautionary/preparatory actions; and

comply with all requests and procedures from relevant emergency authorities.

Following any of the incidents referred to above, a full internal investigation and report will be made for review by [specify] and, if required, changes to [Airport name] operating procedures will be implemented and this TSP updated accordingly.

Reporting aviation security breaches [r2.21(2)(b)]

[Airport name] has a range of procedures for reporting aviation security breaches, including threats to the airport. The nature of the threat and the seriousness of the breach will dictate who will be advised and the appropriate level of escalation.

These procedures are as follows:


[Specify, for example the SCO] is to be informed immediately;

[Specify] is responsible for responding to the breach in accordance with the measures and procedures set out in this TSP and the airport’s safety procedures;

Any affected industry participant, lessee or tenant will be notified as soon as possible.

Where appropriate, an aviation security breach will also be reported to:

The Secretary;

The local police force;

The Australian Federal Police;

Any lessee, contractor, agent or other licensed person who may be affected by the incident;

Any airport operator that is impacted;

Any aircraft operator that is impacted; and



AirServices Australia.

Contact numbers and email addresses for incident reporting are available to all staff via:

Our induction training;

Our procedures manual; and

Prominent displays across [Airport name].

Reports made by phone will be followed up in writing within 24 hours.

Evacuation and emergency management [r2.21(2)(c)]

The following procedures apply to an incident, threat or breach of security including:

An aircraft hijacking or threatened hijacking;

A bomb threat;

A failure of critical security equipment;

An unattended or suspect vehicle or thing in a crowded landside zone

armed persons in a crowded landside zone


If any of these incidents occur at [Airport name], [Organisation’s name] will:


convene a meeting of our Airport Security Committee;

secure and evacuate [Airport name] and closing public access to all terminals and airport facilities;

implement an external communication curfew (with the exception of relevant emergency services); and/or

notify AirServices Australia.

We will also comply with any requests from relevant emergency authorities.

Special security directions [r2.21(2)(d)]

[Specify] is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with any special security direction (SSD) issued by the Secretary to [Airport name].

Insert your procedures for responding to an SSD given by the Secretary here, including procedures to communicate directions within the airport. For example:



Upon receipt of an SSD, [position identified above] will convene a meeting of the Airport Security Committee to determine the most effective way to implement the SSD, subject to the confidentiality requirements of the SSD.

The Airport Security Committee will consider which of the various parties who may be affected by the SSD will need to be informed, including:

employees and staff;

passengers and the public;

relevant aviation industry participants;

law enforcement agencies; and

local fire and emergency agencies.

The Airport Security Committee will also communicate the SSD to all relevant stakeholders through meetings, telephone calls, emails or public broadcast systems.

Staff security awareness [r2.21(2)(e)]

In the event of a heightened security alert [Organisation’s name] will employ the following procedures to raise the awareness and alertness of staff to security threats, and their responsibility to report aviation security incidents and breaches:


inform staff of the heightened security alert;

remind staff of reporting responsibilities regarding security incidents and breaches;

provide staff with details of the approved incident report form;

ensure all staff are made aware of, and have access to, [Organisation’s name] operational procedure manual/security manual [insert the title of the relevant documentation for your organisation]; and


Contingency Plans [r2.21(2)(f)]


[Organisation’s name] does not have additional security contingency plans or plans related to heightened security alerts.

OR

[Organisation’s name] has a number of security contingency procedures and plans related to heightened security alerts. These plans may also be activated upon:



receipt of an SSD;

a threat to security;

a breach of security;

the occurrence of an aviation security incident; or

any time declared by the [specify].

These procedures and plans include, but are not limited to:

Insert your organisation’s contingency plans here. For example:

an increase in security personnel;

requests for assistance from the relevant law enforcement agency;

changes to access roads or parking arrangements in the vicinity of the terminals and/or inspection of vehicles;

changes to the aircraft parking arrangements;

increased monitoring or reduction of access points; and

restriction of aircraft operations.



Final checks prior to submission

Final Checks Completed

All black text was provided to you as examples for context, however they must have been reviewed and amended by you to reflect your operations

All purple text should have been replaced or overwritten in black text with the information relevant to your operations.

All red text (except the security classification) should be deleted.

There should be no track changes or comments.

The Table of Contents should be updated (at the Home option on the toolbar, go to the Editing tab, choose Select, then press Select All. This will select the entire document. If you now press the F9 button, section headings and paragraph titles will be updated in the Table of Contents).

Check the contact details at Attachment 2 are current.

Ensure the Document Revision Record is completed.

Check that the maps include all necessary features as noted in the corresponding explanatory text within this guide.

Remove any passwords or other protection measures.

Ensure that your Statement has been signed and dated by the CEO (or authorised signatory).

Ensure your organisation retains identical electronic and hard copies of the document.

Send the completed TSP by email to [email protected] for consideration by the Department.


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