The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a final decision not to object to a proposal by Airservices Australia (Airservices) for the pricing of a new aviation rescue and fire fighting service at Ayers Rock Airport.
A fee of $13.09 per tonne will be charged on aircraft with a maximum take off weight of 2.5 tonnes or greater which use the Ayers Rock Airport.
"New Civil Aviation Safety Authority regulations identify a need for a rescue and fire fighting service to be established at the Ayers Rock Airport", ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said.
"The ACCC does not object to Airservices levying a price to fund the cost of providing the rescue and fire fighting service which will provide an increased level of safety for air travelers visiting the area.
"This price will operate for an interim period, pending the ACCC's consideration of Airservices' expected long-term pricing proposal, which will cover all of Airservices' regulated activities at all Australian airports".
The ACCC has consulted with interested parties in making its decision.