Aviation View | Volume 1, Issue 3

237 AVIATION VIEW VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3 to major international gateway airports. There are a further 120 corporate members within our ranks, and they represent aviation stakeholders and organisations that provide services to the airport sector. The AAA facilitates co-operation among all member airports and their many and varied partners in Australian aviation, whilst contributing to an air transport system that is safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible. This is for the benefit of all Australians and visitors. The AAA is also the leading advocate for appropriate national policy relating to airport activities, and operates to ensure regular transport passengers, freight, and the community enjoy the full benefits of a progressive and sustainable airport industry. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australia’s airport sector mean the voice of our association is now more important than ever. Advocacy is always front of mind, whether it’s at a local or national level. It is crucial our members are supported, no matter what their issue may be. 2. What is the size of Australian Airports Association’s staff? What are their main priorities? Does the AAA have any major changes planned for the near or long-term future? The AAA is a small but influential team. The main priorities of the AAA are of course our members; we will continue to lead through targeted and strategic policy and research, data analysis, and technical advice. We will advocate for and on behalf of our members to governments, to the Opposition, through the media and other key stakeholders. We will also continue to educate our members through our annual National Conference, which will be held in Sydney in November, and through other industry events such as the recent Pavements and Lighting Forum which was held on the Gold Coast in May, online education courses, and professional AUSTRAL I AN A I RPORTS ASSOC I AT ION