Airservices Australia is owned by the Australian government. It is a government-owned corporation established under the Air Services Act 1995.
The organization is responsible for providing essential air traffic management and aviation rescue and firefighting services across Australia. As a government-owned entity, Airservices Australia operates under the oversight of the Australian government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Communications.
The primary purpose of Airservices Australia is to ensure the safety, efficiency, and regularity of civil aviation within Australian airspace and at major airports. It plays a crucial role in managing air traffic, providing navigation services, and responding to aviation emergencies.
While owned by the government, Airservices Australia operates as a self-funded entity, generating revenue through fees and charges imposed on aviation industry participants for the services it provides. This funding model is designed to ensure the organization’s financial sustainability without relying on general taxation revenue.