Airservices Australia is currently in the process of deploying ADS-B ground stations across Australia . This will provide almost nationwide air traffic surveillance capability at flight levels above FL300. Substantial ADS-B coverage will also exist at lower levels - extending to near the surface in the vicinity of each ground station. The objective of the program is to provide ADS-B equipped aircraft with increased safety and operational flexibility in non-radar airspace.

Under the Upper Airspace Program, 28 ADS-B ground stations are being installed at remote locations in Australia , co-located with existing radio communication facilities. Position and altitude data received from aircraft through the ADS-B ground stations is transmitted back to the ATC centers to enable radar-like ATC services in areas where radar coverage does not exist.