AIP Gen 3.4 ( bold type added)
4.4 Read-Back Requirements
4.4.1 Pilots must transmit a correct read-back of ATC clearances, instructions and information which are transmitted by voice. For other than Item a., only key elements of the following clearances, instructions, or information must be read back ensuring sufficient detail is included to indicate compliance:
a. an ATC route clearance in its entirety, and any amendments;
b. en-route holding instructions;
c. any holding point specified in a taxi clearance;
d. any clearances or instructions to hold short of, enter, land on, conditional line-up on, take off on, cross or backtrack on, any runway;
e. assigned runway, altimeter settings directed to specific aircraft, radio and radio navigation aid frequency instructions;
Note: an “expectation of the runway to be used is not to read back.
f. SSR codes, data link logon codes;
g. Level instructions, direction of turn, heading and speed instructions.
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Reading the above, it appears it can be interpreted that read-backs are not just limited to the situations listed a. to g. above (although that has been the application generally) but can include read backs of
information which apparently Darwin is insisting on!!
Sounds like Darwin has its own "special" training program to make them stand out!
