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Pricing Structure Options Discussion Paper

Airservices Australia’s current pricing arrangements were introduced in 2004 and 2005, setting the level of prices for each service through to the end of December 2009. In the lead up to the new pricing proposal we have prepared a discussion paper that encapsulates some options, though it is not an exhaustive list.

Airservices Australia wrote to clients recently regarding a discussion paper on the future structure of prices. Airservices Australia's letter included times, dates and locations for public consuiltations.

In a complex operating environment, it is important we identify fair and equitable methods for recovering terminal navigation, enroute and rescue and fire fighting service costs. To promote discussions, this paper sets out a range of material to identify the key issues and provides some quantitative and qualitative evaluations on various elements within the price structure mix.

Pricing Structure Options Discussion Paper (PDF 480KB)

Pricing Structure Options Discussion Paper Cover

Specific parts of the Discussion Paper can also be downloaded.

Part A "Purpose of the Paper; Pricing Options; and Risk Sharing Arrangements" - (PDF 616KB)

Part B "Pricing Background; Customer Activity Demographics; International Practice and Economic Basis of Pricing" - (PDF 617KB)

Part C "Appendices" - (PDF 608KB)

Airservices Australia is seeking your feedback on the issues raised in this Discussion Paper.

Consultation forums on the options paper are planned for September and December in both Australia and Singapore.

Submissions close at 5pm on 30 September 2008. All written responses received will be published on our website, unless expressly submitted on an in-confidence basis.

Submissions will be publicly available at www.airservicesaustralia.com/pricingproposal/submissions.asp

In framing your response, we would appreciate feedback on the questions set out in the section titled “Purpose of Paper”. These questions are also posed at the end of each section to identify the key issues that are discussed in that section. This will provide us with a clear understanding of your position on the issue and how it may impact your business.

Responses are required by close of business 30 September 2008 by either:
Email:               pricing@airservicesaustralia.com
Fax:                  +61 2 6268 5538
Mail:                 Airservices Australia Pricing Discussion Paper
GPO Box 367
Canberra ACT 2601

All enquiries should be directed to Mr Andrew Clark, Chief Financial Officer, on +61 2 6268 4850 or andrew.clark@airservicesaustralia.com or Mr Paul Logan, Manager Financial Strategy and Business Performance on +61 2 6268 4241 or paul.logan@airservicesaustralia.com