The Aviation Transport Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026, effective March 26, 2026, supersedes the 2018 instrument and mandates updated reporting requirements for aviation security incidents. It specifies the information that must be included in both general security incident reports and cyber security incident reports, as well as the methods for submitting these reports. The instrument is authorized by the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 and administered by the Department of Home Affairs.

Entities operating within the Australian aviation sector must familiarize themselves with the new reporting obligations outlined in this instrument. Compliance will be required from the effective date, and failure to adhere to the specified reporting procedures and content requirements may result in penalties under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. Companies should review their internal incident reporting protocols to ensure alignment with the new instrument.