Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Agency overview
Formed	6 July 1995
Preceding agency	Civil Aviation Authority
Jurisdiction	Australian Civil Aviation
Headquarters	Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Agency executive	Pip Spence, CEO and DAS
Parent agency	DITRDCA
Website	www.casa.gov.au

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is an Australian statutory authority responsible for the regulation and safety oversight of Australia's civil aviation. CASA was formed on 6 July 1995 under the Civil Aviation Act 1988 when the Civil Aviation Authority was split into two separate government bodies: Airservices Australia and CASA.

CASA is an agency within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (DITRDCA). Directors are appointed by the minister.

CASA is responsible for monitoring civil air operations in Australia, issuing appropriate licences, enforcing safety requirements and protecting the environment from the effects of aircraft use.