Australia’s department for home affairs has published a consultation paper inviting public and industry input on proposals to strengthen Australia’s national security framework for uncrewed systems.
“The Australian Government is seeking feedback from a broad range of stakeholders, including recreational users, industry, retailers, critical infrastructure operators, emergency services and the wider community,” according to a website post from Tony Burke MP, Minister for Home Affairs. “The consultation will explore options to improve visibility and accountability across aerial, land and maritime uncrewed systems. This includes seeking feedback on measures to identify and track drones and their users, align regulatory settings with different operating environments, support security‑informed innovation, and strengthen public and industry awareness – while supporting safe and legitimate use.
The paper explains how the Australian Government proposes a range of potential measures to improve drone security outcomes, while supporting people and businesses to use drones in safe and helpful ways, says the consultation document. It suggests a simple set of guiding principles that aim to:
- focus on higher‑risk places and activities, like critical infrastructure and large public events
- be flexible, so rules still work as technology changes over time
- cover drones that operate in the air, on land and at sea
- balance safety and innovation, so responsible users are not unfairly restricted.
For more information
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/how-to-engage-us/consultations/consultation-on-proposed-approaches-to-australia-drone-security
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