Drone Activity

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA (Hartley) (15:10): My question is again to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. Is the minister aware of any drone activity above or in the vicinity of the Adelaide Airport that may be inconsistent with regulations issued by CASA? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

The Hon. V.A. TARZIA: CASA regulations exclude flying drones within 5.5 kilometres of a controlled airport, flying drones at night, flying drones above people and flying over 120 metres above the ground.

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS (West Torrens—Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Minister for Energy and Mining) (15:10): The first thing I would say is if the member has any evidence of that he should report it immediately to CASA. I know how diligent he is; I am sure he has done so already. He wouldn't have known about it and waited just to make a political point.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. A. KOUTSANTONIS: I am not sure if there are any mandatory reporting requirements. I will check, but I am not aware of any. If there are any unauthorised drones operating in that vicinity they should be reported.