title_body: Do laws on 'drones' in Australia apply to fixed wing model aircraft?
upvoted_answer: In case you would prefer an answer with citations (as different regulators have different views on this), at the following link is CASA web page regarding &quot;Recreational unmanned aircraft (including models)&quot;. There is a link on this page to the  &quot;... rules for flying model aircraft and drones.&quot; - this phrasing demonstrates CASA consider model aircraft and drones to be subject to the same regulations.
  However, there are some differences in Australian regulation between commercial and personal/recreational use - follow the links above for the latest information.