Accredited Air Cargo Agent - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You may require this accreditation if your business handles or makes arrangements for or transport air cargo.

Businesses that may require accreditation include:

As an accredited operator, you will be responsible for:

implementing approved security programs based on thorough risk assessments of your operations
security checking, and protecting the security of all cargo until it leaves your possession
providing employees with skills-based security training.

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

To be eligible for this accreditation you must provide:

details of the name of your company, Australian Company Number if applying as a company and business registration
the name of the partnership and the full name of each partner if applying as a partnership
the name of your association and the full name of each member of the association if applying as an unincorporated association
your full name if applying as an individual
your postal address, street address, telephone number, fax number and email address of your principal office in Australia and each of your sites in Australia that will be covered by your Transport Security Program
details of any previous AACA accreditation or other designation and, if the designation or accreditation had been revoked, the reasons for the revocation.

You will also be required to complete a Transport Security Program, a Security Risk Assessment and a Statement of Undertaking.

In force until revoked

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	There is no fee to apply to become an AACA.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Accredited Air Cargo Agent (AACA) Scheme: Application Form - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.
Renew	All	Accredited Air Cargo Agent (AACA) Scheme: Application to Renew Accreditation - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Guide to Completing the Accredited Air Cargo Agent (AACA) Scheme Application Form - PDF (Opens in new window)

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 Australian Government

Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005 Australian Government

Department of Home Affairs

Aviation and Maritime Security Division

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Aviation and Maritime Security Division

Department of Home Affairs
Phone:	1300 791 581
Email:	GuidanceCentre@homeaffairs.gov.au

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Enquiries

Aviation and Maritime Security Division

Department of Home Affairs
Operating address:	111 Alinga Street Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Mailing address:	PO BOX 25 Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory 2616
Phone:	1300 791 581
Email:	national.coordinator@homeaffairs.gov.au
Website:	Aviation and Maritime Security Division (Opens in new window)