This stage of the consultation is now CLOSED. The new confidential reporting regulations are in the process of being made, with persons or organisations that made submissions informed. Please refer back to the main reporting consultation">consultation page for information about the proposed response to the consultation on mandatory
New confidential reporting regulations and the International Casualty Investigation Code The ATSB is inviting comments on two proposed regulatory changes relating to: Confidential reporting of maritime safety concerns ATSB use of the International Maritime Organization's Casualty Investigation Code  Your…
The ATSB is inviting comments on proposed regulatory changes covering mandatory reporting of accidents and incidents and confidential reporting of safety concerns in Australia. The mandatory and confidential reporting proposals are a part of the national…
  Safety concern An increasing trend has been identified where pilots mishandle or mismanage their aircraft and flight profile when unexpected events arise during the approach to land. When compared to other phases of flight, the approach and landing has a substantially increased workload. Pilots and crew must continuously monitor aircraft and approach parameters, and the external environment to ensure they maintain a stable approach profile and make appropriate decisions for a safe landing. Unexpected developments, or any confusion about roles or procedures can contribute to decisions…
SafetyWatch is a set of broad safety concerns for the ATSB that have arisen from our investigation findings and from occurrence data reported to us by industry. These priorities highlight safety issues more broadly with the aim of raise heightened awareness from industry and public, and to help guide ATSB decision-making on investigations. Our current SafetyWatch concerns comprise  Reducing the collision risk around non-towered airports Reducing passenger injuries in…
Our security responsibilities We will ensure that: The data you give us will be safe. Encryption is used to protect the personal information you give us. Your data will be stored at a secure facility. Regular backups of data are performed to ensure it can be recovered in case of a disaster. All access to the system is logged. If any unauthorised behaviour should occur, this will assist us in identifying and resolving the issue. Increasing your safety online Protecting your computer You should: Install and activate security software on your computer. Ensure your security software includes…
Transport Safety Investigation (Voluntary and Confidential reporting Regulations) 2013 - REPCON Voluntary and Confidential reporting Scheme for Aviation, Marine and Rail Transport In September 2011 the ATSB sought public comment on a proposal to establish a voluntary and confidential reporting scheme (REPCON) The following documents were released by the ATSB:…
Subsection 49(2) notice for Incident off Exmouth Western Australia on 30 July 2010 The ATSB received a report that on 30 July 2010, off the coast of Exmouth Western Australia, a seismic survey vessel reported that seismic cables were run over and cut by another vessel.Based on the information available, the ATSB did not conduct an investigation.For the purpose of subsection 49(2) of the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, I declare that any On-Board Recordings (as defined by section 48 of the Act), made in…
This Plan is made for the purpose of the Information Publication Scheme required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Introduction The ATSB's function is to improve safety and public confidence in the aviation, marine and rail modes of transport through excellence in: independent investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences safety data recording, analysis and research
ATSB supplements July - August Turning safety issues into action Kokoda crash prompts major safety improvements Managing Partial Power-Loss Pre-flight: Check your electrical power supply Pilots urged: 'stay focused around powerlines' Report confirms Qantas A380 engine failure event sequence Fact sheet for General Aviation Pilots Close flying highlighted in ATSB bulletin Bushfire fighting now safer Turbulences catches pilot off-guard Repcon briefs Download ATSB supplement (July-August 2011) [PDF: 918KB] May - June Talking…