Recent housing developments around some of Australia’s busiest airports, and further proposals for such developments have been the catalyst for some heated debate about the impacts of aircraft noise. Unfortunately the heat in the debate often comes at the expense of clarity, leaving the public with little understanding of what the noise will be like. Worse, those buying in these new estates often do so in ignorance of the noise that they will or might have to bear.
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.