Review and appeal in civil aviation de-licensing regimes: A comparative study of New Zealand, Australia and Canada

This article looks at the civil aviation law for New Zealand, Australia and Canada in regards to the 'de-licensing' of participants in the aviation system. The author draws on the experience in comparator jurisdictions to determine what, if any, improvements could be made to the New Zealand system. The article concludes that the New Zealand system could be improved by providing for a more streamlined appeal or review process; a unified transport tribunal dealing with land transport, maritime and civil cases; and an ability, in limited circumstances, for the Director's decision to be stayed pending a full hearing.