This article was co-authored by Natalia Nader, paralegal.
Welcome to the first in our series of articles on the Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026 and its 3 related bills (ACP Bill package), a proposed reform intended to establish a new aviation consumer protection framework in Australia.
Over the coming months, Kennedys will track the ACP Bill package’s progression through Parliament, analyse its implications for airline operators, airports and insurers, and provide timely updates as the framework takes shape.
Overview
On 1 April 2026, the Australian Government introduced the ACP Bill package into the House of Representatives. The principal bill, the Aviation Consumer Protection Bill 2026 (Cth) (Bill), would establish the legislative basis for a new Aviation Consumer Protection Framework (Framework). The proposed reforms are substantial, but many of the operative consumer-facing standards are intended to be set later in subordinate legislation, including the Aviation
