Brisbane Airport Curfew and Demand Management 2023

# Brisbane Airport Curfew and Demand Management Bill 2023 ## What it does This bill introduces a **nighttime curfew at Brisbane Airport** that stops planes taking off and landing during certain hours, and limits the total number of daily flights. The airport will also need to manage which airlines get "slots" (permission to use gates and runways) rather than letting them operate freely. ## Why it matters If you live near Brisbane Airport, this could mean significantly less noise at night. But if you fly regularly from Brisbane, you might face fewer flight options, higher prices, or inconvenient departure times—especially during peak travel periods. ## Key details - **The curfew**: Planes are banned from taking off or landing during set curfew periods (specific times not detailed in this excerpt, but would be in regulations). Using reverse thrust (engine braking) during curfew is also restricted. - **Flight limits**: There's a maximum cap on total aircraft movements per day, which the Minister can lower further if needed. - **Slot management**: Airlines must get formal permission to use gates and runways under a new "Slot Management Scheme"—no more first-come, first-served approach. Emergency flights and those with ministerial approval can bypass these rules.