Rebekha Sharkie (Mayo, Centre Alliance) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. I understand that Civil Aviation Safety Regulations part 43 that simplifies field maintenance requirements for aerial work by Australian aviation companies has been on the desk of the minister awaiting approval since October 2024. The delay is causing frustration and hardship for Australian aviation businesses such as crop dusters or aerial firefighting businesses. When will the minister approve these regulations?

Ms Catherine King (Ballarat, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I invite the member: if you do want to come to my office at any point to talk to me about those matters, I'm very happy to do that. You know, I have a drop in clinic. In fact, I have one this afternoon; you'd be welcome to that. I'd be happy, if I have it, to provide an answer to the member then.