Brisbane Airport Curfew and Demand Management 2022

# Brisbane Airport Curfew and Demand Management Bill 2022 **What it does** The bill would create quiet hours at Brisbane Airport by banning aircraft from taking off or landing between certain times (a "curfew"). It also caps the total number of flights allowed per day and requires airlines to book specific time slots before they can operate—you can't just show up and fly whenever you want. **Why it matters** This directly affects people living near Brisbane Airport who deal with aircraft noise, especially at night. It also impacts airlines, freight operators, and anyone booking flights, as restrictions could mean fewer flights available and potentially higher ticket prices during peak times. **Key details** - The bill allows emergency flights and gives the Transport Minister power to grant exceptions for special circumstances, so genuine emergencies aren't blocked by the curfew - Airlines face penalties for sneaking flights in outside allocated slots or during curfew hours (though the bill excerpt doesn't detail the actual penalties) - A "Slot Manager" would be created to allocate flight times to airlines—essentially deciding who gets to fly when, similar to systems used at congested airports in Europe and the US