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International Air Services Commission
IASC
1992 – present
Independent statutory commission that allocates capacity available to Australian airlines under Australia's bilateral air services arrangements and sets conditions on its use.
How it came into existence
Established in 1992 under the International Air Services Commission Act 1992, as more than one Australian international airline was permitted, to take over decisions on allocating international capacity among Australian carriers previously made by the Minister and the Department of Transport and Communications.
- Allocation of international air services capacity
Legislation: International Air Services Commission Act 1992
Main functions
- Allocation of international air services capacity to Australian carriers
- Determinations on the use of allocated capacity
- Review and renewal of capacity determinations
- Assessment of public benefit in capacity allocations
Where it sits
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
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