Air Cargo Security
The Australian Government has introduced new security measures that require air cargo to be security cleared before it can be loaded on an aircraft. These measures place specific requirements on businesses that security clear, handle or make arrangements for the transport of international and domestic air cargo.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government is responsible for regulating and monitoring air cargo security on behalf of the Australian Government to ensure security and prevention of unlawful interference with aviation.
Under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, businesses that security clear, handle or make arrangements for the transport of international and domestic air cargo that has been security cleared must be a Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA). The Department administers the RACA scheme.
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Background information on the Regulated Agent scheme, the Aviation Transport Security Act (ATSA) 2004 and Regulations which provide a revised regulatory framework for international and domestic air cargo security.
Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA) Scheme
The security of aviation in Australia, including air cargo is a responsibility shared by government and industry. Industry participants who are responsible for security include RACAs.
Requirements for those handling air cargo
If you security clear, handle or make arrangements for the transport of international and domestic air cargo you are required to be covered by an approved transport security program. For guidance regarding becoming a RACA contact the Department on regulated.agent@infrastructure.gov.au or telephone 1300 764 958.
Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACA) list
Link to the Regulated Air Cargo Agents list.
International Security Declarations (ISD)
Information on the requirements for International Security Declarations.
Information materials for Regulated Air Cargo Agents (RACAs)
Information materials about the increased security measures which now apply to air cargo can be downloaded or ordered from the department.
Office of Transport Security (OTS) contact details
A list of contact details is provided if you need more information on developing transport security programs or have any other questions.