Airport policing and security

As a result of Sir John Wheeler's Review of Airport Security and Policing in 2005, the Government has introduced the AusCheck Bill.

The Bill provides for background criminal and security assessment for applicants for the Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC) and the Maritime Security Identity Card (MSIC).

The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into the Bill.

The Privacy Commissioner has released the OFPC's comments.