The "Explanatory Memorandum" in the
"CIVIL AVIATION (UNMANNED AIRCRAFT LEVY) BILL 2020
CIVIL AVIATION AMENDMENT (UNMANNED AIRCRAFT LEVY COLLECTION
AND PAYMENT) BILL 2020"
has the following
"In line with the Australian Government Charging Framework, registration of RPA (and, from
2022, relevant model aircraft) is a cost recoverable activity. The purpose of the package of
legislation is to ensure that commercial and professional users of RPA contribute to the cost
of program administration and regulation in order to maintain the integrity and fiscal
sustainability of the program over the long term."
but the
"Civil Aviation (Unmanned Aircraft Levy)
Bill 2020
No. , 2020
(Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications)
A Bill for an Act to impose unmanned aircraft levy,
and for related purposes"
makes no mention of 'commercial and professional users'.