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Firsts: EU-wide Drone Regulation and UTM for Australia
On 26 June 2018, the European Council adopted new Civil Aviation Regulations (Regulations), which include the first ever European Union (EU)-wide unmanned aircraft[i] (otherwise referred to as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS)) rules.[ii] The Regulations...
Responding to 9/11 terrorist attacks—new international aviation laws criminalise jamming and spoofing of civil aircraft
On 1 July 2018 a new international convention came into effect.[i] Its purpose—to expand the hijacking offences under international law in response to the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Before 9/11, using civilian aircraft as a weapon was yet not contemplated...
Launching Space Prize Australia
Space Prize Australia is seeking to create a significant financial prize that will be awarded to a collaboration of enterprises that can demonstrate Australian space capability concurrently across all sectors of the space industry - that is, the launch of a wholly...
There will be a battle in the High Court of Australia later this year between two Northern Territory entities, the Government’s Work Health Authority, and a hot air ballooning company, the result of which may have inadvertent consequences for drone users.[1] Under...
IALPG proud to sponsor Neighbour Day 2017
IALPG is proud to be a sponsor of Neighbour Day, being held at Oriel Park (127 Reeve St, Ascot Queensland) on 26 March 2017. National Neighbour Day is Australia's annual celebration of community. It encourages people to connect with those who live in their...
Duncan Blake joins IALPG – new Space Law capability
International Aerospace Law & Policy Group welcomes its newest member of the team, Duncan Blake. After 22 years serving in the Royal Australian Air Force as a legal officer in postings at the tactical, operational and strategic level in Australia and deployed...
Fourth Australia & New Zealand Air Law Moot dates announced!
IALPG is pleased to announce that the 4th Australia and New Zealand Air Law Moot (ANZALM) will be hosted by the University of Adelaide Law School from 30 September - 2 October 2017! ANZALM will be held immediately after the 68th International Astronautical Congress...
Uni of Auckland wins 2016 IALPG ANZALM
The third annual Australia and New Zealand Air Law Moot (ANZALM) competition took place on September 3 and 4 in Auckland, hosted by the University of Auckland. The event was an immense success. A record number of teams participated in this year’s competition. The 6...
Sign the petition to support disallowance of recent Australian drone amendment laws
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArJqpGOPnz0 Sign the petition...