In January 2019, the Department of Defence (Defence) requested that the ANO undertake an audit of Defence’s compliance with the Conditions of Approval for Australian Super Hornet Flying Operations, RAAF Base, Amberley, QLD (EPBC 2008/4410), as varied by Ministerial approval in April 2014 (Conditions of Approval). The Delegate of the Minister for the Environment approved the ANO office to undertake the review on 9 April 2019 and approved the ANO’s proposed audit criteria and methodology on 23 May 2019. The ANO is responsible for auditing Defence’s compliance with each of the Conditions of Approval, excepting Condition 4, which will be audited separately by Umwelt (Australia) Pty Ltd.
The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.