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Indexed lists of ATSB files

The ATSB complies with the Order of Continuing Effect – Indexed lists of departmental and agency files (known more often as 'the Harradine Report', as the order was instigated by then Senator Harradine in 1996).

This Senate Order requires that an indexed list of all files, created in the central offices of all Federal Government agencies, be published to the Internet, so it is accessible to the public and can assist with Freedom of Information requests.

The Senate Order also requires that only relevant file titles be published on the agency's website and allows for the following exclusions to be made from the list:

  • Case related files (e.g. personal representations or dealings with the personal affairs of policy departments or tax payers),
  • Files related to the internal administration of the Agency,
  • Containing commercially confidential or identifiably personal information,
  • Files that on face value, disclose that a particular matter had been put out, or was to be put to the Cabinet.

For all general enquiries regarding this matter, please contact: Records Management email

Download list of indexed files created:

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

  • 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 [
    PDF (393.84 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (55.34 KB)
  • 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 [
    PDF (416.23 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (90.96 KB)
    ]

2020

  • 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 [
    PDF (264.83 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (50.42 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2020 to 30 June 2020 [
    PDF] (25.67 KB)
     - [
    XLSX] (19.68 KB)

2019

  • 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019 [
    PDF (11.09 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (13.55 KB)
  • 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019 [
    PDF (11.09 KB)
    PDF (16.11 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (19.68 KB)
    XLSX] (14.55 KB)

2018

  • 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2018 [
    PDF (24.12 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (15.29 KB)
  • 1 January 2018 to 30 June 2018 [
    PDF (17.34 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (13.84 KB)
    ]

2017

  • 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017 [
    PDF] (17.02 KB)
    - [
    XLSX (13.64 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017 [
    PDF (18.72 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (14.07 KB)

2016

  • 1 July 2016 to 31 December 2016 [
    PDF (21.23 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (14.36 KB)
  • 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016 [
    PDF (21.17 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (14.26 KB)

2015

  • 1 July 2015 to 31 December 2015 [
    PDF (19.28 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (13.88 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2015 to 30 June 2015 [
    PDF (74.21 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (14.3 KB)
    ]

2014

  • 1 July 2014 to 31 December 2014 [
    PDF (85.03 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (16.02 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2014 to 30 June 2014 [
    PDF] (72.8 KB)
    - [
    XLSX] (14.03 KB)

2013

  • 1 July 2013 to 31 December 2013 [
    PDF] (76.52 KB)
    - [
    XLSX] (14.75 KB)
  • 1 January 2013 to 30 June 2013 [
    PDF (153.88 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX] (15.67 KB)

2012

  • 1 July to 31 December 2012 [
    PDF] (21.39 KB)
    - [
    XLSX] (14.79 KB)
  • 1 January to 30 June 2012 [
    PDF (22.56 KB)
    ] - [
    XLSX (32 KB)
    ]

2011

  • 1 July 2011 to 31 December 2011 [
    PDF (20.62 KB)
    ] - [
    XLS (33 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011 [
    PDF (21.06 KB)
    ] - [
    XLS (31.5 KB)
    ]

2010

  • 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010 [
    PDF (17.64 KB)
    ] - [
    XLS (25 KB)
    ]
  • 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2010 [
    PDF (29.01 KB)
    ] - [
    XLS (29.5 KB)
    ]

2009

Freedom of Information

Reforms to the Freedom of Information Act 1982(Opens in a new tab/window) (the FOI Act) and the passage of the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010(Opens in a new tab/window) introduced fundamental changes to the way information held by government is managed and accessed by members of the public.  The changes took effect from 1 November 2010, with the exception of the information publication scheme requirements, which commenced on 1 May 2011.

The clear intention of the FOI Act is to promote disclosure of information held by government. The new objects of the Act include:

  • give the Australian community access to information by requiring agencies to publish the information, and provide a right of access; contribute to increased participation in government processes and increased scrutiny, discussion and review of government activities;
  • increase recognition that information held by government is a national resource; and
  • promote public access to information, promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost.

Requirements for making a FOI request

A request for access must:

  • be in writing (and may be in email format);
  • state that the request is an application for the purposes of the FOI Act;
  • provide enough information to enable the document(s) sought to be identified; and
  • give details of how notices under the FOI Act may be sent to you (for example, by providing an electronic address to which notices may be sent by electronic communication).

The request may be sent in any of the following:
email: FOI-ATSB@atsb.gov.au

post: 

Freedom of Information Coordinator
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
GPO Box 321
Canberra ACT 2601

FOI general enquiries: +61 2 6122 1601

Alternative to FOI – requests for data or analysis for research purposes

The ATSB collects information through mandatory occurrence reporting requirements under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003. Data collected by the ATSB may be made publicly available for general statistical purposes or research through a searchable database for aviation occurrences. The database is available to access here. 

For other requests that involve data research or analysis, you may wish to make a written request to the ATSB Safety Analysis and Research team to discuss your research scope and intended purpose for the data, such as making safety improvements or presentations. This will assist the ATSB in understanding the research questions and type of data that could be relevant and whether it is collected. 

Please send data written requests via e-mail to: atsbinfo@atsb.gov.au

If the ATSB is able to assist with your data request, the ATSB may limit disclosure of identifiable information and seek attribution for the data. 

Fees and charges

All application fees, including fees for internal review, have been abolished.  No costs will apply where a person requests access to their personal information.  If a statutory timeframe for processing a FOI request is not met, no charge will apply.

The FOI Act provides for other charges associated with the processing of the request. These charges may relate to the time spent searching for and retrieving relevant document(s), decision-making time, photocopying and other costs.  If lodging a FOI request, you will be notified as soon as possible of an estimate of the charges associated with processing your request.  Your request will not be processed until you respond to any such notification.

Restricted Information exemption

It is recommended that prior to lodging a FOI request, the applicant has an understanding of how the ATSB is required to perform its functions under the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 (TSI Act).  Section 12AA of the TSI Act states that the function of the ATSB is to improve transport safety through, among other things, independent investigations of transport accidents and incidents.  It clearly stated that it is not the purpose of ATSB investigations to apportion blame or provide a means for determining liability.

ATSB transport safety investigators exercise statutory powers delegated by the ATSB and the Chief Commissioner in accordance with the provisions of the TSI Act.  The TSI Act allows the ATSB to investigate transport safety matters in the aviation, marine and rail transport modes within the Australian Government's constitutional jurisdiction and to release transport safety information, including investigation reports that detail the findings and significant factors that led to a particular transport safety occurrence.

A comprehensive regime of provisions within the TSI Act is in place to maintain the confidentiality of, and legal protection for, a range of sensitive safety information obtained by ATSB investigators.

Therefore, it is important to note that significant amount of information gathered by the ATSB during the course of its investigations is defined as restricted information under section 3 of the TSI Act. Under subsections 60 (1), (2) and (3) of the TSI Act staff members (as defined by section 3 of the Act and covering the classes of persons working for the ATSB), Commissioners, Consultants and persons given access under section 62, are prohibited from copying or disclosing restricted information. Those subsections are 'secrecy provisions' for the purposes of section 38 of the FOI Act and access to such information is exempt from release under subparagraph 38(1)(b)(i).

ATSB transport safety reports are published on this website and are freely available to the public.  However, these reports were published under section 25 of the TSI Act attracting the protection of section 27.  Section 27 of the TSI Act states that:
(1)    a report under section 25 is not admissible in evidence in civil or criminal proceedings.
(2)    Subsection (1) does not apply to a coronial inquiry.

FOI disclosure log

All Australian Government agencies that are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) are required by section 11C to publish a freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log on their website. The FOI disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to an FOI access request.

The disclosure log requirement does not apply to:

  • personal information about any person if publication of that information would be ‘unreasonable’
  • information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication of that information would be ‘unreasonable’
  • other information covered by a determination made by the Australian Information Commissioner, if publication of that information would be ‘unreasonable’
  • any information if it is not reasonably practicable to publish the information because of the extend of modifications that would need to be made to delete the information listed in the above points.

Who regulates FOI disclosure logs?

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is the agency with oversight responsibility for FOI disclosure logs for all Australian Government agencies that are subject to the FOI Act.

Access to our FOI disclosure log

The information described in our disclosure log has been released by the ATSB under the FOI Act and is available for public access.

2025–26
2024–25
2023–24
2022–23
2021–22
2020–21
2019–20
2018–19
2017–18
2016–17
2015–16
2014–15
2013–14
2012–13
2011–12

If you’re looking for information that is not available on our disclosure log, or it is in a format you can’t access, you can contact us either by email at FOI-ATSB@atsb.gov.au or by telephone on +61 2 6122 1601 and ask for the document(s).

Aviation Self Reporting Scheme

Under the Aviation Self Reporting Scheme (ASRS), subject to exceptions listed below, the holder of a civil aviation authorisation may report a contravention of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 committed by the holder. Reporters submitting eligible reports can claim protection from administrative action by CASA, in accordance with section 30DO of the Civil Aviation Act 1988.

For an accepted ASRS report, the regulations will not permit the ATSB to disclose information that identifies the reporter (unless in exceptional circumstances the reporter gives their consent). The ATSB will return to the reporter the original ASRS report with a receipt number and a separate receipt which may be used to claim protection from administrative action by CASA. The ATSB will maintain de-identified information internally. While protecting the reporter's identity that information may be provided to the regulator or published with other trend data.

If the report is accepted, evidenced by the return receipt, the reporter may use the receipt to claim protection from administrative action by CASA for the contravention. The reporter may claim protection once every 5 years. Protection from administrative action covers protection from CASA using the reported contravention to vary, suspend or cancel a civil aviation authorisation. If an infringement notice is issued the reporter is not required to pay the penalty in the infringement notice and the notice is taken to be withdrawn.

To be eligible for acceptance under ASRS, the report must be about the reporter's own contravention. The report must be submitted to the ATSB, in writing, no later than 10 days following the contravention. The reporting form can be accessed by following the link provided below.

In addition to providing protection from administrative action, the reports, while protecting the reporter's identity, may also be used to:

  • strengthen the foundation of aviation human factors safety research;
  • identify deficiencies and problems in the Australian aviation safety system; and
  • provide data for planning and improvement to the Australian aviation safety system.

Contraventions which are not reportable matters under ASRS are:

  • a contravention of the Regulations that is deliberate;
  • a contravention of the Regulations that is fraudulent;
  • a contravention of the Regulations that causes or contributes to an accident or to a serious incident (whether before or after the contravention is reported); and
  • a contravention of the following Civil Aviation Regulations 1988:
    • section 282 (Offences relating to licences, certificates and authorities)
    • subsection 288(2) (Detention of an aircraft)
    • section 298A (Cheating by examination candidates)
    • section 298B (Examination misconduct by persons other than examination candidates)
    • section 298C (Personation at examinations)
    • section 301 (Surrender of documents)
    • section 302 (Production of licences)
    • subsection 305(1A) (Access of authorised persons)

The ASRS is not an alternative to the mandatory occurrence notification system required by the Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003 for Immediately Reportable Matters or Routine Reportable Matters. These reports of accidents and incidents must be made to the Executive Director of Transport Safety Investigation through the ATSB's mandatory open reporting scheme.

For inquiries contact the ASRS manager on 1800 020 505 or repcon@atsb.gov.au

The Manager Litigation, Investigations and Enforcement may be contacted at CASA on 131 757 for specific inquiries related to claiming immunity.

Submission of information known by the reporter to be false or misleading is a serious offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. Aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or urging the submission of false or misleading information is also a serious offence.

Online reporting form

2008 Flight Safety Australia

ATSB supplements

May-June

  • Indonesian NTSC releases Adam Air final report
  • Analysis, causality and proof in safety investigations
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (May-June 08) [
    PDF: 440KB (440.92 KB)
    ]

March-April

  • Final ATSB investigation report onBoeing 737-476 in-flight engine malfunction
  • What's next for aviation safety research?
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (March-April 08) [
    PDF: 376KB (376 KB)
    ]

January-February

  • Final ATSB investigation report on Condobolin in-flight breakup 4-fatality accident
  • CFIT: Australia in context 1996 to 2005
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (January-February 08) [
    PDF: 481KB (481.24 KB)
    ]

2007 Flight Safety Australia

ATSB supplements

November-December

  • REPCON Status - Australia's aviation voluntary confidential reporting scheme
  • Robinson R22 helicopter aerial mustering usage investigation
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (November-December 07) [
    PDF: 664KB (664.67 KB)
    ]

September-October

  • New training for Safer Australian Skies
  • Amateur-built (Experimental) Aircraft Survey
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (September-October 07) [
    PDF: 5.9MB (5.9 MB)
    ]

July-August

  • Final report on Loss of control 7km WSW of Tamworth Airport
  • Aviation research report on fixed -wing and rotary-wing aircraft accidents involving private operations
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (July-August 07) [
    PDF: 6.87MB (6.87 MB)
    ]

May-June

  • Final report on fatal aircraft accident on Lochart River
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (May-June 07) [
    PDF: 665KB (665.62 KB)
    ]

March-April

  • Final report on fatal aircraft accident on Hamilton Island
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (March-April 07) [
    PDF: 963KB (963.24 KB)
    ]

January-February

  • Have you been meaning to report a safety concern but don't know how to report it
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (January-February 07) [
    PDF: 8.31MB (8.31 MB)
    ]

REPCON – Marine Confidential Reporting Scheme

What is REPCON?

REPCON Marine is a voluntary confidential reporting scheme. REPCON allows any person who has a marine safety concern to confidentially report it to the ATSB. Protection of the reporter's identity and any individual referred to in the report is a primary element of the scheme.

Who may make a REPCON report?

Any person may report a reportable safety concern.  This would include:

a)  Any person involved in the Marine Industry. An example would be an employee or contractor may have reported a matter internally but does not believe it will be properly dealt with.  It may also be where that person has not reported under the internally because they believe they will suffer retribution; or

b)  a member of the travelling public.

What may be reported with REPCON?

Each of the following concerns (reportable safety concerns) in relation to the safety of marine operations to which the Regulations apply are examples of what may be reported under REPCON. The list is not exhaustive:

a) a procedure, practice or condition that a reasonable person would consider endangers, or, if not corrected, would endanger, the safety of marine operations, for example:

(i) the ship having unsafe handling characteristics; or
(ii) unsafe navigation; or
(iii) deviation from established collision‑avoidance procedures; or
(iv) inadequate passage planning; or
(v) unsafe bridge procedures; or
(vi) crew schedules that result in fatigue; or
(vii) bypassing of safety procedures because of operational or commercial pressures; or
(viii) unsafe cargo stowage; or
(ix) substandard condition of the hull or other plating; or
(x) substandard condition of hatches, water‑tight doors or openings; or
(xi) substandard condition of machinery or steering systems; or
(xii) substandard condition of cargo handling equipment; or
(xiii) inadequate navigational equipment, charts or publications; or
(xiv) the crew’s inadequate language skills; or
(xv) the crew’s poor knowledge of navigation, safety, or seamanship; or
(xvi) inadequately marked obstructions to safe navigation; or
(xvii) lack of traffic or weather information; or
(xviii) a modification of the ship’s equipment or fittings that has not been approved by the appropriate authority; or
(xix) unsafe engine control room procedures; or
(xx) unsafe engineering operational procedures or practices; or
(xxi) unsafe engineering maintenance procedures or practices;

b) failure to comply with any legal requirements in relation to the following:

(i) radio installations, radio equipment or watch keeping arrangements;
(ii) training and certification of crew;
(iii) fire prevention, detection or extinguishing devices;

c) any other matter that endangers, or could endanger, the safety of marine operations not reportable under a mandatory reporting scheme.

If you are in any doubt whether the matter you wish to report is covered by the REPCON scheme or a mandatory reporting scheme please call us.

What is not a reportable safety concern?

To avoid doubt, the following matters are not reportable safety concerns and are not guaranteed confidentiality

  • matters relating to a serious and imminent threat to a person’s health or life
  • industrial relations matters
  • conduct that constitutes a criminal offence
  • terrorist acts. If you wish to provide information about terrorist activity you should call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.

Matters which must be reported under a mandatory reporting scheme should not be reported under REPCON. This will not discharge your reporting obligations under a mandatory reporting scheme.

If you believe it would be necessary to act on information about an individual referred to in your report then you should report this directly to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on 1800 641 792 or the ship operator.

What is confidential?

Personal information about the reporter and any person referred to in the report. If you believe it would be necessary to act on information about an individual referred to in your report then you should consider reporting this directly to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) on 1800 641 792.

Is an anonymous report via REPCON acceptable?

REPCON does not accept anonymous reports. REPCON staff cannot contact an anonymous reporter to verify the report or to seek additional information. Additionally, REPCON staff must be satisfied that the reporter's motivation for reporting is marine safety promotion, and that the reporter is not attempting to damage a rival or pursue an industrial agenda.

How are REPCON reports processed?

REPCON staff will assess reports for clarity, completeness and significance for marine safety and to ensure it meets the requirements of a Reportable Safety Concern (RSC) for marine.

The report will be de-identified to remove all personal details of the reporter and any individual named in the report. This will be passed to the reporter who must authorise the content before the REPCON can proceed further.

The de-identified text is then forwarded to the relevant organisation that is best placed to address the RSC. The organisation’s response will then be forwarded to the Regulator for further action as deemed necessary.

REPCON may use the de-identified version of the report to issue an information-brief or alert bulletin to a person or organisation, including AMSA, which is in a position to take safety action in response to the safety concern.

What are the possible outcomes from a REPCON report?

The desired outcomes are any actions taken to improve marine safety in response to the identified concern. This can include variations to standards, orders, practices, procedures or an education campaign.

Why is REPCON important?

REPCON reports can serve as a powerful reminder that, despite the best of intentions, well-trained and well-meaning people are still capable of making mistakes. The de-identified stories arising from these reports may serve to reinforce the message that we must remain vigilant to ensure the ongoing safety of ourselves and others.

How can I make a REPCON report?

Submit a confidential REPCON report online

Or download, print and complete a form for offline submission 

PDF: 176KB (1.11 MB)

 Mail:
ATSB REPCON
GPO Box 321
Canberra, ACT 2601

Telephone: 1800 020 505
Overseas: +61 2 6230 5135

Email: repcon@atsb.gov.au

If you require assistance, advice or further information, please call REPCON on 1800 020 505 (International: +61 2 6230 5135).

Submission of information known by the reporter to be false or misleading is a serious offence under section 137.1 of the Criminal Code. Aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or urging the submission of false or misleading information is also a serious offence.

2006 Flight Safety Australia

ATSB supplements

November-December

  • Preliminary report on the Strikemaster ex-military jet crash near Bathurst
  • Aircraft evacuation at Hobart airport
  • Safety Briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (September-October 06) [
    PDF: 622KB (622.18 KB)
    ]

September-October

  • A comparison of Australian civil fatal aircraft accidents : Far North Queensland in context
  • Lockhart River Accident: Overview of Interim Factual Report
  • Safety Briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (September-October 06) [
    PDF: 481KB (481.64 KB)
    ]

July-August

  • An assessment of pilot performance during simulated flight
  • Progress on ATSB Aviation Safety Research
  • A comparison of Australian civil aviation fatality rates with international data
  • Safety briefs - Collision with ground, Collision between two aircraft, Loss of control in flight
  • Download ATSB supplement (July-Aug 06) [
    PDF: 783KB (783.35 KB)
    ]

May-June

  • Collision with ground - Interim Factual Report on fatal Cessna 310R crash near Tamworth
  • Final report on the Mount Hotham fatal accident
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (May-June 06) [
    PDF: 851KB (851.18 KB)
    ]

March-April

  • Aviation research on Mandatory Broadcast Zone occurrence
  • Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Roma
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (March-April 06) [
    PDF: 882KB (882.89 KB)
    ]

January-February

  • Aviation research on Mandatory Broadcast Zone occurrence
  • Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Roma
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (January-February 06) [
    PDF: 778KB (778.26 KB)
    ]

2005 Flight Safety Australia

ATSB supplements

November-December

  • Final report on fatal helicopter accident near Camden
  • Aviation Safety Research
  • Download ATSB supplement (Nov-Dec 05) [
    PDF: 789KB (789.78 KB)
    ]

September-October

  • Preliminary report on Mt Hotham fatal accident
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (Sep-Oct 05) [
    PDF: 850KB (850.26 KB)
    ]

July-August

  • TCAS advisory
  • Aerial campaign management
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (Jul-Aug 05) [
    PDF: 924KB (924.74 KB)
    ]

March-April

  • Brake fires and evacuation
  • Fatal accident after takeoff from Jandakot Airport
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (Mar-Apr 05) [
    PDF: 277KB (277.45 KB)
    ]

January-February

  • Emerging safety issues
  • Low level stall after take-off
  • Mareeba crash linked to possible pilot incapacitation
  • Safety briefs
  • Download ATSB supplement (Jan-Feb 05) [
    PDF: 511KB (511.39 KB)
    ]
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