Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

The approach the government has taken is to rely upon the advice of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for Airservices Australia acting on the advice of the Bureau of Meteorology Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre. That practice will remain. The minister does not individually make choices of these types. He will have to rely upon expert advice of the relevant authorities. That is the approach that has been taken, consistent with international action. As to whether the minister has spoken to the CEOs of the airlines and whether or not he has contacted New Zealand air authorities is a matter I do not have any advice on.