The regulations establish a new framework governing building activities at Australian federal airports, replacing or supplementing existing building control provisions under the Airports Act 1996. Key provisions include definitions for 'appropriate building expert', 'appropriate demolition procedures expert', and 'appropriate works expert' (sections 5-7), criteria for building approval applications, and procedures for exempt building activities (Part 2, Divisions 1-3). The framework clarifies the effect of these regulations on State laws and creates a simplified outline for navigating the approval process.

Airport operators, construction firms engaged in airport building works, and building professionals must ensure compliance with the new approval requirements. Entities undertaking building activities at federal airports should review the exemption criteria in Division 2 to determine whether formal building approval is required. All participants in airport construction projects should verify their expert qualifications meet the regulatory definitions specified in sections 5-7 to ensure building approvals are processed correctly.