To express interest in joining the Cairns Airport CACG, please review the following information, including the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct documents, and then complete the form at the bottom of this page.

1. Background

Community Aviation Consultation Groups (CACGs) give the local community, airport operators and aviation businesses a way to engage with each other, and enables discussions about airport operations, development and associated impacts.

CACGs are a regulatory requirement for leased federal airports. Other airports may also choose to establish a CACG, or community forums. Cairns Airport is not required to establish a CACG, but has done so as part of our commitment to best-practice community engagement. 

2. Purpose and Role of the CACG

The purpose of the Cairns Airport CACG is to enable collaboration and dialogue between Cairns Airport and the community on various topics, including airport operations, development, and related impacts and opportunities. It provides a forum for open, respectful and timely engagement, and early issue resolution among members, participating agencies and the airport operator.

Core Functions

  • Distribute clear and accurate information on planning, development and operations to affected residents, local authorities, airport users and interested parties.
  • Exchange information on operational issues and impacts, including aircraft noise and environmental matters.
  • Enable community members and local representatives to raise issues, ask questions and express views with a focus on resolving concerns.
  • Engage local communities in planning, development and operations, and identify emerging opinions and feedback.
  • Report and provide recommendations to the airport regarding community concerns and perceptions.

3. Topics for Discussion

  • Impacts of existing development and operations at the airport;
  • Plans for future development;
  • Proposals to increase or change aviation services;
  • Noise (including aircraft noise) and environmental issues;
  • Ground transport and access issues;
  • Accessibility for passengers, including people with disabilities;
  • Planning, regulatory and policy changes affecting the airport;
  • Improvements or changes to airport facilities;
  • Airport procedures for effective complaints handling;
  • Reports from Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on issues affecting the community;
  • The airport’s contribution to regional, state and national economies;
  • Strategies to ensure the broader community is informed of issues discussed in the Cairns Airport CACG.


Governance Documents

  • View Terms of Reference here
  • View Code of Conduct here

 

Expressions of Interest - Cairns Airport CACG