Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026

Contents

Part 1 · Preliminary

1Name#

This instrument is the Woomera Prohibited Area Rules 2026.

2Commencement#

These Regulations shall come into force on 17th March 1987 and shall have effect as from 25th November 1982.

(1)Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1. The whole of this instrument	1 October 2026.	1 October 2026

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

(2)Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

3Authority#

This instrument is made under subsection 72TP(1) of the Defence Act 1903.

4Schedule 6#

Each instrument that is specified in Schedule 6 to this instrument is amended or repealed as set out in the applicable items in that Schedule, and any other item in that Schedule has effect according to its terms.

5Definitions#

Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following:

(a) Defence Force;

(b) member;

In this instrument:

acquires a controlling interest has the meaning given by subsection 42(3).

Act means the Defence Act 1903.

amber zone: see paragraph 9(1)(b).

approved form, when used in a provision of this instrument, means a form approved by the Minister in writing for the purposes of that provision.

authorised person means an individual authorised by the Minister under section 35.

cell: see section 10.

covers: a permission covers a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area if it permits a person to be at the place.

Defence contractor means a person who is a party to a contract with the Commonwealth to perform services for the Department.

Defence use period: see subsection 12(1).

demerit cancellation notice means a notice under section 53.

demerit suspension notice means a notice under section 50 or 51.

escorted person means an individual approved by the Minister as an escorted person under section 37.

green zone: see paragraph 9(1)(c).

holder, in relation to a permit, means the person to whom the permit was issued.

linked cell determination: see subsection 14(2).

Minister’s permission has the meaning given by section 72T of the Act.

permit has the meaning given by section 72T of the Act.

permit application requirements: see subsection 25(2).

red zone: see paragraph 9(1)(a).

register means the demerit points register kept under section 57.

standing permission has the meaning given by section 72T of the Act.

zone means a zone mentioned in section 9.

6Minister may approve forms#

The Minister may, in writing, approve a form for the purposes of a provision of this instrument in which the expression “approved form” is used.

7Exercising powers in relation to cells, or parts of cells, in the green zone#

In exercising a power under this instrument in relation to a cell, or part of a cell, in the green zone, the Minister must identify the cell by using the alphanumeric identifier for the cell.

Part 2 · The Woomera Prohibited Area

8The Woomera Prohibited Area#

(1)For the purposes of subsection 72TA(1) of the Act, the area of land in South Australia that is bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(4) of Schedule 1 to this instrument and running sequentially as described in the table is prescribed as the Woomera Prohibited Area.

(2)An indicative map illustrating the Woomera Prohibited Area is set out in clause 2 of Schedule 1.

(3)The Minister must cause the boundary description (including the table), and the indicative map, mentioned in subsections (1) and (2) to be published on the Department’s website.

9Zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area#

(1)For the purposes of paragraph 72TA(3)(a) of the Act, the following zones are prescribed within the Woomera Prohibited Area:

(a)the red zone, being the area of land in South Australia that is:

(i)bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(3) of Schedule 2 to this instrument and running sequentially as described in the table; and

(ii)coloured red and described as the “Red Zone - Defence continuous use” on the indicative map set out in clause 2 of Schedule 2;

(b)the amber zone, being the area of land in South Australia that is:

(i)bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(3) of Schedule 3 to this instrument and running sequentially as described in the table; and

(ii)coloured amber and described as the “Amber Zone - Defence periodic use” on the indicative map set out in clause 2 of Schedule 3;

(c)the green zone, being the areas of land in South Australia that are:

(i)bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(2) of Schedule 4 to this instrument and running sequentially as described in the table; and

(ii)bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(3) of Schedule 4 to this instrument and running sequentially as described in the table; and

(iii)coloured green and described as the “Green Zone - Defence infrequent use” on the indicative map set out in clause 2 of Schedule 4 to this instrument.

(2)The Minister must cause the boundary descriptions (including the tables), and the indicative maps, mentioned in paragraphs (1)(a), (b) and (c) to be published on the Department’s website.

10Cells in the green zone#

(1)The gridded map in clause 3 of Schedule 4 is an indicative map of the grid system identifying the cells and parts of cells in the green zone.

(2)The grid system, which constitutes the cells of the green zone, has its point of origin at 27°45’S 131°30’E and proceeds consecutively Southwards alphabetically and Eastwards numerically by integer at consistent intervals of 15 minutes of latitude or longitude respectively.

(3)A cell is identified using the alphanumeric characters on the gridded map where:

(a)the Y-axis (latitude) of the cell is identified by a letter of the alphabet; and

(b)the X-axis (longitude) of the cell is identified by a number.

Note: For example, a cell may be identified using the alphanumeric characters G4, H5 etc.

(4)In this instrument, a reference to a cell in the green zone is a reference to a cell identified using alphanumeric numbers on the gridded map, to the extent that the cell is within the green zone.

Note: For example, a reference to a cell in the green zone does not include a reference to the whole of cell B1 on the gridded map, but only a reference to the part of cell B1 that is within the green zone.

(5)The grid is geodetic in nature and aligned to the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).

(6)The Minister must cause the gridded map mentioned in subsection (1) to be published on the Department’s website.

11No permits for red zone#

The Minister must not issue a permit that provides permission for a person to be in the red zone.

12Defence use periods in amber zone and green zone#

(1)For the purposes of paragraph 72TA(3)(b) of the Act, the Minister may, by legislative instrument, determine an exclusion period (a Defence use period) for the amber zone, or for a cell in the green zone, for a calendar year, as follows:

(a)for the amber zone—for a calendar year beginning on or after 1 January 2027, for a period that does not exceed, or periods that in total do not exceed, 140 days for the calendar year;

(b)for a cell in the green zone:

(i)for the calendar year beginning on 1 January 2027—unless subparagraph (iii) applies, for a period that does not exceed, or periods that in total do not exceed, 63 days, for the cell for the calendar year; and

(ii)for a calendar year (the relevant year) beginning on or after 1 January 2028—unless subparagraph (iii) applies, for a period that does not exceed, or periods that in total do not exceed, 70 days, for the cell for the relevant year; and

(iii)if the Minister is satisfied that it is in the national interest to do so and the Minister has consulted the government of South Australia about the proposed determination—for a calendar year (the relevant calendar year) beginning on or after 1 January 2027, for a period that does not exceed, or periods that in total do not exceed, 100 days for the cell for the relevant calendar year.

(2)A Defence use period for the amber zone, or for a cell in the green zone, may commence immediately after the end of a previous Defence use period for the zone or the cell.

(3)If a Defence use period for the amber zone, or for a cell in the green zone, does not commence immediately after the end of a previous Defence use period for the zone or cell, there must be a break of at least 6 weeks between the periods.

(4)A Defence use period may apply to a part of the amber zone or a part of a cell in the green zone and, if it does so:

(a)the period has effect for the purposes of this instrument as if it were a period for the zone or the cell; and

(b)a reference in any other provision of this instrument to a Defence use period for the amber zone, or for a cell in the green zone, is to be read as a reference to a Defence use period for that part of the amber zone or that part of the cell in the green zone, as the case may be.

13Notice of proposed Defence use period#

(1)This section applies if, on and after 1 January 2027, the Minister proposes to determine a Defence use period for the amber zone, or for a cell in the green zone.

(2)The Minister must give written notice of the proposed Defence use period to the holder of a permit that covers the zone or cell:

(a)subject to paragraph (b), within the following periods (the notification period):

(i)if the permit covers the amber zone—at least 3 months before the proposed Defence use period begins;

(ii)if the permit covers a cell in the green zone and is for resource production purposes—at least 3 months before the proposed Defence use period begins;

(iii)if the permit covers a cell in the green zone and is not for resource production purposes—at least 21 days before the proposed Defence use period begins; or

(b)if the permit is issued at any time after the commencement of the notification period—when the permit is issued.

Note: See section 72 for notices before 1 January 2027.

14Linked cells in the green zone#

(1)This section applies in relation to the holder of a permit that provides permission for the holder to be in 2 or more cells (the permitted cells) covered by the permit in the green zone for a purpose (the authorised purpose) mentioned in subsection 25(1).

Requesting a linked cell determination

(2)If the holder of the permit believes that a Defence use period for one of the permitted cells will, or may, adversely affect the holder’s ability to undertake the authorised purpose in another permitted cell, the holder may request the Minister to make a determination (the linked cell determination) linking the relevant permitted cells.

How requests must be made

(3)The request must:

(a)be made in the approved form; and

(b)specify which cells are to be linked; and

(c)set out the reasons why the holder believes that the linked cell determination is necessary to enable the permit holder to undertake the authorised purpose in a proper and effective manner; and

(d)include any other information required by the form; and

(e)be accompanied by any documents required by the form; and

(f)be submitted to the Minister in accordance with subsection (4).

When requests must be made

(4)The request must be submitted to the Minister:

(a)for a linked cell determination that is to commence in the calendar year beginning on 1 January 2027—no later than 1 November 2026; and

(b)for a linked cell determination that is to commence in a calendar year (the relevant calendar year) beginning on or after 1 January 2028—no later than 1 August in the calendar year immediately preceding the relevant calendar year.

When Minister must decide requests

(5)The Minister must make a decision on the request:

(a)for a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (4)(a)—no later than 31 December 2026; and

(b)for a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (4)(b)—no later than 1 October in the calendar year immediately preceding the relevant calendar year.

How linked determinations are made and how long they continue.

(6)If the Minister approves the request, the Minister must, in writing, make the linked cell determination in accordance with the request, and the determination:

(a)for a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (4)(a)—commences on 1 January 2027 and continues to have effect until whichever of the following happens first:

(i)the permit ceases to have effect;

(ii)the linked cell determination is varied or cancelled; and

(b)for a request submitted in accordance with paragraph (4)(b)—commences on 1 January in the relevant calendar year and continues to have effect until whichever of the following happens first:

(i)the permit ceases to have effect;

(ii)the linked cell determination is varied or cancelled.

Copy of linked cell determination to be provided to permit holder

(7)The Minister must give a copy of the linked cell determination to the permit holder as soon as practicable after making the determination.

15Effect of a linked cell determination#

If:

(a)the Minister makes a linked cell determination under subsection 14(6) in relation to 2 or more cells covered by a holder’s permit; and

(b)under paragraph 12(1)(b), the Minister determines, or has determined, a Defence use period for one of the linked cells (the affected cell) for a calendar year;

then, for each other cell that is covered by the linked cell determination, the maximum number of days that may, under paragraph 12(1)(b), be determined as a Defence use period for the other cell for the calendar year is taken to be reduced by the number of days determined for the Defence use period for the affected cell for the calendar year.

Note: For example, if cells G4 and H5 are linked and 30 days are determined for a Defence use period for cell G4 for a calendar year, then the maximum number of days that may be determined under paragraph 12(1)(b) for a Defence use period for cell H5 for the calendar year is taken to be reduced by 30 days.

16Variation of a linked cell determination#

(1)The holder of a permit covered by a linked cell determination may request the Minister to vary the determination.

How requests must be made

(2)The request must:

(a)be made in the approved form; and

(b)specify which cells are linked; and

(c)set out the reasons why the holder believes it is necessary to vary the linked cell determination; and

(d)include any other information required by the form; and

(e)be accompanied by any documents required by the form; and

(f)be submitted to the Minister in accordance with subsection (3).

When requests must be made and decided

(3)If a linked cell determination commences in a calendar year (the relevant calendar year) beginning on or after 1 January 2028:

(a)the request must be submitted to the Minister no later than 1 August in the calendar year immediately preceding the relevant calendar year; and

(b)the Minister must make a decision on the request no later than 1 October in the calendar year immediately preceding the relevant calendar year.

Note: This means that no requests for variations can be submitted in relation to linked cell determinations that commence in the calendar year beginning on 1 January 2027.

How linked cell determinations are varied and how long they continue

(4)If the Minister approves the request, the Minister must, in writing, vary the linked cell determination in accordance with the request, and the varied determination takes effect on the day on which the notice of the variation is given to the holder (or such later day as is specified in the notice) and continues to have effect until whichever of the following happens first:

(a)the permit ceases to have effect;

(b)the linked cell determination is again varied or cancelled.

Copy of varied linked cell determination to be provided to permit holder

(5)The Minister must give a copy of the varied linked cell determination to the permit holder as soon as practicable after varying the determination.

Part 3 · Standing permissions

17Purpose of this Part#

This Part is made for the purposes of section 72TD of the Act and provides standing permission for a person to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area, subject to the conditions set out in this Part.

18Standing permission to use certain roads and railways#

(1)A person travelling on any of the following (the access route) has standing permission to do so in the Woomera Prohibited Area:

(a)the Tarcoola to Darwin railway line;

(b)the Stuart Highway;

(c)William Creek Road;

(d)Gosses Road, from the intersection with the Stuart Highway (coordinates 30.6319633°S, 135.3981246°E) to the intersection with Tarcoola Road near the township of Kingoonya (coordinates 30.8425573°S, 135.3503923°E);

(e)Public Access Route 18, dedicated under section 45 of the Pastoral Land Management and Conservation Act 1989 (SA) and published in the South Australian Government Gazette on 8 August 2002 (also referred to as Lake Cadibarrawirracanna Road);

(f)the Olympic Dam Highway.

Note: All lines are based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All coordinates are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

(2)The permission is subject to the condition that the person must not deviate from the access route.

(3)The Minister may, by legislative instrument, suspend the permission in relation to an access route (or part of an access route) if the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary for:

(a)the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the safety of persons in the Woomera Prohibited Area.

(4)If the Minister suspends the permission in relation to an access route (or part of an access route), the Minister must:

(a)if the suspension relates to an access route mentioned in paragraphs (1)(b) to (f)—ensure that access control points are set up on the access route (or the relevant part of the access route) to prevent use of the access route (or that part of the access route) by persons who could otherwise do so under the permission; and

(b)in any case—at least 14 days before the suspension takes effect, take reasonable steps to inform such persons of the suspension, unless the Minister is satisfied that because of an emergency or other extenuating circumstances it is not practicable or appropriate to do so.

19Standing permission to be in the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area#

(1)A person has standing permission to be in an area in the Woomera Prohibited Area that is:

(a)bounded by the line (the boundary description) starting at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause 1(3) of Schedule 5 and running sequentially as described in the table; and

(b)described as the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area on the indicative map in clause 2 of Schedule 5.

(2)An indicative map illustrating the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area is set out in clause 2 of Schedule 5.

(3)The Minister must cause the boundary description (including the table), and the indicative map, mentioned in subsections (1) and (2) to be published on the Department’s website.

(4)The Minister may, by legislative instrument, suspend the standing permission if the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary for:

(a)the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the safety of persons in the Woomera Prohibited Area.

(5)If the Minister suspends the standing permission, the Minister must:

(a)ensure that access control points are set up to prevent entry of persons into the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area; and

(b)at least 14 days before the suspension takes effect, take reasonable steps to inform such persons of the suspension, unless the Minister is satisfied that because of an emergency or other extenuating circumstances it is not practicable or appropriate to do so.

20Standing permission for Defence contractors to be in Woomera Prohibited Area#

(1)A Defence contractor has standing permission to be in an area in the Woomera Prohibited Area in accordance with this section.

(2)The Defence contractor must, while in the Woomera Prohibited Area, comply with any directions given to the Defence contractor by any of the following:

(a)the Secretary;

(b)a member of the Defence Force;

(c)an APS employee in the Department.

(3)The Minister may, by legislative instrument, suspend the standing permission if the Minister is satisfied that it is necessary for:

(a)the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the safety of persons in the Woomera Prohibited Area.

Note: A suspension of a standing permission under section 18 or 19 does not affect a standing permission under this section.

Part 4 · Permit holders, authorised persons and escorted persons

Division 1 · Effect of permits and authorisations and approvals under permits

21Purpose of this Part#

This Part is made for the purposes of section 72TE of the Act.

22Effect of permits#

(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a permit issued under Division 2 of this Part provides permission for the holder of the permit to be at places in the Woomera Prohibited Area in accordance with the permit and any conditions to which the permit is subject (whether the conditions are specified in the permit or in Part 5).

Note 1: The Minister must not issue a permit that provides permission for a person to be in the red zone, see section 11.

Note 2: Minister’s permission could also be given for a person to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area (including in the red zone): see Part 8.

Permit to a body corporate does not provide permission to officers, employees or agents of the body corporate

(2)A permit issued to a body corporate does not provide permission for officers, employees or agents of the body corporate to be at places in the Woomera Prohibited Area.

Note: Officers, employees or agents of a body corporate would need to be authorised persons or escorted persons in order to have permission to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area.

Permits do not provide permission during Defence use period

(3)A permit does not provide permission for a person to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area during a Defence use period for the place.

(4)To avoid doubt, subsection (3) does not apply in relation to a place in the green zone if the Defence use period applies only to a specific cell that is in the green zone and the place is not in that cell.

23Effect of authorisations#

A person who is authorised by the Minister under Division 3 of this Part in relation to a permit, has permission to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area as an authorised person under the permit in accordance with the authorisation and any conditions to which the authorisation is subject (whether the conditions are specified in the permit, the authorisation or Part 5).

24Effect of approvals of escorted persons#

A person who is approved by the Minister under Division 4 of this Part as an escorted person in relation to a permit, has permission to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area as an escorted person under the permit in accordance with the approval and any conditions to which the approval is subject (whether the conditions are specified in the permit, the approval or Part 5).

Division 2 · Permits

25Application for the issue or renewal of a permit#

(1)A person (the applicant) may apply to the Minister for the issue, or renewal, of a permit that provides permission for a person to be at places in the Woomera Prohibited Area for one of the following purposes:

(a)resource production purposes;

(b)resource exploration purposes;

(c)opal mining and precious stone prospecting purposes;

(d)research purposes;

(e)tourism purposes;

(f)environmental purposes;

(g)other purposes.

(2)The application must:

(a)be in the approved form; and

(b)specify the purpose for which the permit is sought; and

(c)specify the activities proposed to be conducted under the permit; and

(d)specify the period for which the permit is sought; and

(e)include details of procedures to evacuate the Woomera Prohibited Area if an evacuation is required; and

(f)include any other information required by the form; and

(g)be accompanied by any documents required by the form; and

(h)be submitted to the Minister:

(i)by the applicant, or by a person on the applicant’s behalf; and

(ii)by a means specified in the form; and

(i)if the application is for the renewal of a permit—be submitted to the Minister:

(i)no earlier than 12 months before the permit expires; and

(ii)no later than 60 business days before the permit expires.

These are the permit application requirements.

26If application does not comply with the permit application requirements#

(1)The Minister is not required to consider the application, or consider it further, if the application does not comply with the permit application requirements.

(2)If the Minister decides not to consider the application, or consider it further, because the application does not comply with the permit application requirements, the Minister must give the applicant a written notice within 10 business days:

(a)stating that the application does not comply with the permit application requirements; and

(b)setting out the matters that must be dealt with for the application to so comply.

(3)The application is taken to have been withdrawn if the application does not comply with the permit application requirements:

(a)within 20 business days after the notice under subsection (2) is given to the applicant (or such longer period as is specified in the notice); or

(b)within a period approved in writing by the Minister upon the written request of the applicant.

27Withdrawal of application#

The applicant may withdraw the application at any time by written notice given to the Minister.

28Request for additional information or documents#

(1)For the purposes of deciding the application, the Minister may, in writing, request the applicant to give the Minister such further information or documents as:

(a)the Minister considers necessary to enable the Minister to make a decision on the application; and

(b)are specified in the request.

(2)If the applicant does not give the information or documents to the Minister within 20 business days after the request is given (or such longer period as is specified in the request or is approved by the Minister in writing upon the written request of the applicant), the application is taken to have been withdrawn.

29Deciding the application#

The Minister must not issue or renew the permit unless:

(a)the application complies with the permit application requirements; and

(b)the Minister is satisfied that:

(i)doing so would not prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; and

(ii)the applicant will comply with the conditions of the permit.

30Time for deciding the application#

(1)Subject to subsection (2), if the application complies with the permit application requirements, the Minister must give the applicant notice of the Minister’s decision on the application within whichever of the following periods applies after the application is submitted:

(a)if the permit is for resource production purposes—25 business days;

(b)if the permit is for resource exploration purposes—25 business days;

(c)if the permit is for opal mining and precious stone prospecting purposes—10 business days;

(d)if the permit is for research purposes—20 business days;

(e)if the permit is for tourism purposes—10 business days;

(f)if the permit is for environmental purposes—10 business days;

(g)if the permit is for other purposes—10 business days.

(2)If the Minister considers that an application is sufficiently complex such that it is not likely that the Minister will be able to make a decision on the application within the period (the relevant period) specified in subsection (1), the Minister:

(a)may extend the relevant period by up to a further 60 business days; and

(b)if the Minister extends the period—must, in writing, notify the applicant of the extension period.

(3)If, during the relevant period (including as extended under subsection (2)), the Minister requests further information or documents from the applicant, the period is extended by the time the applicant takes to comply with the request.

Note: If the applicant does not give the information or documents as requested by the Minister, the application is taken to have been withdrawn, see subsection 28(2).

31Form of permit#

If the permit is issued or renewed, it must be in writing and specify the following:

(a)the name of the applicant as the holder of the permit;

(b)if the holder is a body corporate—the body corporate’s ABN or ACN (if any);

(c)the person for whom the permit provides permission;

(d)the places covered by the permit;

(e)the purpose for which the permit is issued or renewed;

(f)the activities permitted to be conducted under the permit;

(g)the date the permit is issued or renewed and the date the permit comes into force;

(h)the date the permit ceases to be in force;

(i)any conditions, in addition to the conditions specified in Part 5, to which the permit is subject.

32Term of permit#

(1)The permit remains in force:

(a)for a permit for resource production purposes—for the period of not more than 10 years specified in the permit; or

(b)in any other case—for the period of not more than 7 years specified in the permit.

(2)If the permit is suspended, the period for which it remains in force continues to run.

(3)If the permit is issued, or renewed, on the basis of the holder holding an authority (however described) from the government of South Australia, the permit:

(a)if the authority expires or is cancelled—ceases to have effect, but only to the extent that it was issued on the basis of the authority; and

(b)if the authority is suspended for any period—is suspended for the same period as the authority is suspended, but only to the extent that the permit was issued on the basis of the authority.

(4)The holder of a permit may, at any time, surrender the permit.

(5)The permit ceases to have effect on the day it is surrendered.

33Variation of permit#

(1)If, after the permit is issued or renewed, the holder is issued with an authority (however described) from the government of South Australia that is applicable to the permit, the holder may apply to the Minister for the permit to be varied to take account of the authority.

(2)The Minister may, by written notice, vary the permit for that purpose if:

(a)the holder of the permit:

(i)applies in the approved form; and

(ii)provides the information required by the approved form; and

(iii)provides the Minister with any documents required by the approved form; and

(iv)submits the approved form to the Minister; and

(b)the Minister is satisfied that:

(i)varying the permit would not prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; and

(ii)the holder will comply with any conditions of the permit as varied.

Note: Under section 43, the Minister may, at any time after a permit is issued, vary a condition of the permit or impose further conditions on the permit.

(3)The variation takes effect on the day on which the notice of the variation is given to the holder or such later day as is specified in the notice.

Division 3 · Authorised persons

34Authorised persons#

(1)The Minister may authorise an individual under section 35 as an authorised person in relation to a permit only if:

(a)the holder of the permit:

(i)applies in accordance with the approved form; and

(ii)provides the information required by the approved form; and

(iii)provides the Minister with any documents required by the approved form; and

(iv)subject to subsection (2), submits the application to the Minister at least 10 business days before the individual proposes to enter the Woomera Prohibited Area as an authorised person under the permit; and

(b)the Minister is satisfied that:

(i)authorising the individual would not prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; and

(ii)the individual will comply with the conditions of the permit and any conditions of the approval.

(2)If the Minister is satisfied on reasonable grounds that exceptional circumstances exist, the Minister may accept, and deal with, an application, that is submitted to the Minister less than 10 business days before the individual proposes to enter the Woomera Prohibited Area.

(3)For the purposes of deciding the application, the Minister may, in writing, request the holder to give the Minister such further information or documents as are specified in the request.

(4)If the holder does not give the information or documents to the Minister within 20 business days after the request is given (or such longer period as is approved by the Minister in writing upon the written request of the holder), the application is taken to have been withdrawn.

35Deciding authorised person applications#

(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), if the holder of a permit applies in accordance with paragraph 34(1)(a), the Minister must decide whether to authorise an individual as an authorised person in relation to the permit within 5 business days after receiving the application.

(2)If the Minister considers an application to be sufficiently complex such that it is not likely that the Minister will be able to make a decision on the application within the period (the relevant period) specified in subsection (1), the Minister may extend the relevant period by up to a further 60 business days.

(3)If, during the relevant period (including as extended by subsection (2)), the Minister requests further information or documents in relation to the application, the period is extended by the time the holder takes to comply with the request.

Note: If the holder does not give the information or documents as requested by the Minister, the application is taken to have been withdrawn, see subsection 34(4).

(4)The Minister must give the holder written notice of the Minister’s decision as soon as practicable after making the decision.

(5)If the Minister authorises an individual under this section, the authorisation:

(a)must be in writing; and

(b)remains in force for the period specified in the authorisation (which must not be more than 5 years); and

(c)is subject to any conditions specified in the permit, the authorisation or Part 5.

Division 4 · Escorted persons

36Escorted persons#

(1)The Minister may approve an individual under section 37 as an escorted person in relation to a permit only if:

(a)the holder of the permit:

(i)applies in accordance with the approved form; and

(ii)provides the information required by the approved form; and

(iii)provides the Minister with any documents required by the approved form; and

(iv)subject to subsection (2), submits the application to the Minister at least 10 business days before the individual proposes to enter the Woomera Prohibited Area as an escorted person under the permit; and

(b)the Minister is satisfied that:

(i)approving the individual would not prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; and

(ii)the individual will comply with the conditions of the permit and any conditions of the approval.

(3)For the purposes of deciding the application, the Minister may, in writing, request the holder to give the Minister such further information or documents as are specified in the request.

37Deciding escorted person applications#

(1)Subject to subsections (2) and (3), if the holder of a permit applies in accordance with paragraph 36(1)(a), the Minister must decide whether to approve an individual as an escorted person in relation to the permit within 5 business days after receiving the application.

Note: If the holder does not give the information or documents as requested by the Minister, the application is taken to have been withdrawn, see subsection 36(4).

(4)The Minister must give the holder written notice of the Minister’s decision as soon as practicable after making the decision.

(5)If the Minister approves an individual as an escorted person under this section, the approval:

(a)must be in writing; and

(b)remains in force for the period specified in the approval (which must not be more than 2 years); and

(c)is subject to any conditions specified in the permit, the approval or Part 5.

38Limit on number of escorted person approvals#

(1)This section applies if, in any period of 2 years, the Minister has approved 2 applications under section 36 from the holder of a permit for a specified individual to be approved as an escorted person in relation to a permit.

(2)The Minister must not approve any further applications from the holder for that individual to be approved as an escorted person in relation to the permit during that 2 year period.

Note: The holder of the permit may apply for an individual to be authorised as an authorised person.

Part 5 · Conditions applying to permit holders, authorised persons and escorted persons

39Purpose of this Part#

This Part is made for the purposes of section 72TE of the Act.

40Conditions applying to permit holders only#

(1)A permit issued or renewed under Division 2 of Part 4 is subject to the conditions in this section.

(2)The holder of the permit must not allow a person to enter the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permit unless the person is:

(a)authorised as an authorised person in relation to the permit (see section 35); or

(b)approved as an escorted person in relation to the permit (see section 37).

(3)The holder of the permit must:

(a)unless the Secretary is satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist—give the Secretary at least 10 business days’ notice in the approved form before:

(i)the holder enters the Woomera Prohibited Area; or

(ii)any other person enters the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permit; and

(b)ensure that each person in the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permit is aware of the conditions to which the permit is subject; and

(c)take all reasonable steps to ensure that at all times during which the person is in the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permit, the person:

(i)complies with any applicable conditions specified in the permit; and

(ii)is not at places in the Woomera Prohibited Area without permission to be at those places; and

(iii)has in the person’s possession written proof of the person’s identity that includes a photograph of the person; and

(iv)if the person is an escorted person—is accompanied by an authorised person; and

(d)ensure that an escorted person approved in relation to the permit is not in a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area for more than 5 days in total during any 2 year period that the person is approved as an escorted person under section 37.

41Conditions applying to permit holders and persons in the Woomera Prohibited Area under a permit#

(1)A person who is the holder of a permit and a person who enters the Woomera Prohibited Area under a permit as an authorised person or an escorted person is subject to the conditions in this section.

Note: A permit holder must not allow an individual to enter the Woomera Prohibited Area under a permit unless the individual is an authorised person or an escorted person in relation to the permit: see subsection 40(2).

(2)The person must not:

(a)be at a place that is not covered by the permit; or

(b)be at a place in a zone, or a cell in the green zone, during a Defence use period for the zone or cell; or

(c)be at a place in a zone, or a cell in the green zone, unless the person has in the person’s possession written proof of the person’s identity that includes a photograph of the person; or

(d)carry out activities other than those for which the permit was issued; or

(e)intentionally remove, touch, interfere or tamper with, any Commonwealth equipment, material or installation; or

(f)enter any area:

(i)enclosed by the Commonwealth with wire or other material; or

(ii)protected by an APS employee or a person acting on behalf of the Commonwealth; or

(g)without the written approval of the Minister do, or have in the person’s possession, a thing specified by the Minister in an instrument under subsection (4).

(3)The person must:

(a)in accordance with the permit, have ready access to communications equipment in good working order to enable contact with the person; and

(b)if the person erects a building or any other structure approved by the Minister—notify the Minister as soon as practicable after the building or structure has been erected; and

(c)comply with all reasonable directions in relation to the Woomera Prohibited Area given to the person by:

(i)a member of the Defence Force; or

(ii)an APS employee in the Department; and

(d)inform the Minister as soon as practicable if the person finds any war materiel; and

(e)comply with all applicable laws of the Commonwealth and South Australia relating to safety, security, native title, heritage and culture; and

(f)if the person is an escorted person—be accompanied by an authorised person.

Note: A person may be required to obtain separate permission under the Maralinga Tjarutja Land Rights Act 1984 (SA) to enter the Maralinga Tjarutja lands and under the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Land Rights Act 1981 (SA) to enter the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands.

(4)The Minister may, by legislative instrument, specify a thing for the purposes of paragraph (2)(g).

42Conditions applying to permits issued to bodies corporate#

(1)A permit issued to a body corporate is subject to the conditions set out in this section.

(2)The body corporate must notify the Minister in writing within 15 business days if a person (either alone or together with one or more other persons) acquires a controlling interest in the body corporate.

(3)A person acquires a controlling interest in the body corporate if the person (either alone or together with one or more other persons):

(a)is in a position to cast, or control the casting of, 15% or more of the maximum number of votes that might be cast at a general meeting of the body corporate; or

(b)has the power to appoint or remove all, or a majority, of the directors of the body corporate; or

(c)has the authority to introduce and implement the financial and operating policies of the body corporate; or

(d)holds 15% or more of the issued share capital of the body corporate; or

(e)is in a position to cast, or control the casting of, a majority of the number of votes that might be cast at a meeting of the board of directors of the body corporate.

(4)The body corporate must notify the Minister in writing within 15 business days if a new director is appointed to the board of directors of the body corporate.

43Minister may issue permits subject to conditions or impose later conditions#

Additional conditions imposed at time of issue

(1)The Minister may issue any of the following:

(a)a permit under Division 2 of Part 4;

(b)an authorisation under section 35;

(c)an approval under section 37;

subject to any conditions the Minister considers appropriate for the purposes of:

(d)the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(e)ensuring that the holder of the permit complies with the conditions of the permit.

(2)The conditions must be specified in the permit, authorisation or approval, as appropriate.

Variation of conditions and imposition of additional conditions

(3)The Minister may, at any time after the permit, authorisation or approval is issued, by written notice given to the relevant person:

(a)vary a condition of the permit, authorisation or approval (as appropriate) for a purpose mentioned in subsection (1); or

(b)impose further conditions specified in the notice on the permit, authorisation or approval (as appropriate) for a purpose mentioned in subsection (1).

Definitions

(4)In this section:

issue, in relation to a permit, includes renew.

relevant person means:

(a)for a permit issued under Division 2 of Part 4—the holder of the permit; or

(b)for an authorisation issued under section 35 in relation to a permit issued under Division 2 of Part 4—the person to whom the authorisation is issued and the holder of the permit; or

(c)for an approval issued under section 37 in relation to a permit issued under Division 2 of Part 4—the person to whom the approval is issued and the holder of the permit.

Part 6 · Cancelling and suspending permits, authorisations and approvals

44Purpose of this Part#

This Part is made for the purposes of section 72TE of the Act.

45Cancelling permits#

(1)The Minister may, by written notice given to the holder of a permit, cancel the permit if:

(a)the Minister considers it is necessary for the purposes of the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the holder has failed to comply with a condition of the permit.

(2)Before the Minister cancels a permit, the Minister must:

(a)give the holder of the permit 25 business days’ written notice of the Minister’s intention to cancel the permit and the ground or grounds on which the Minister intends to do so; and

(b)give the holder a reasonable opportunity to submit to the Minister any matters that the holder wishes the Minister to take into account in deciding whether to cancel the permit; and

(c)take into account any matters submitted by the holder under paragraph (b) and any action taken by the holder to address the Minister’s concerns or to prevent the recurrence of similar circumstances.

(3)This section does not limit Part 7.

46Minister may suspend or cancel an authorisation#

The Minister may, by written notice to the holder of a permit, suspend or cancel an authorised person’s authorisation under section 35 in relation to the permit if:

(a)the Minister considers it is necessary for the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the authorised person fails to comply with any conditions of the authorisation.

47Minister may suspend or cancel an escorted person approval#

The Minister may, by written notice to the holder of a permit, suspend or cancel the approval of a person under section 37 as an escorted person in relation to the permit if:

(a)the Minister considers it is necessary for the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the escorted person fails to comply with any conditions of the approval.

Part 7 · Demerit points

Division 1 · Preliminary

48Demerit points system#

This Part is made for the purposes of subsection 72TP(6) of the Act and establishes a demerit points system under which a permit may be suspended or cancelled if the holder of the permit accrues a prescribed number of demerit points.

49When demerit points are accrued#

(1)The holder of a permit accrues demerit points in relation to an offence against section 72TG of the Act if the holder (or a person who is, or was, in the Woomera Prohibited Area as an authorised person or escorted person under the permit) is convicted or found guilty of the offence.

(2)The prescribed number of demerit points accrued is as follows:

(a)1 demerit point—if the offence involves a failure to comply with the condition specified in paragraph 41(3)(d);

(b)2 demerit points—if the offence involves a failure to comply with the condition specified in:

(i)subparagraph 40(3)(c)(iii); or

(ii)paragraph 41(2)(c);

(i)paragraph 41(2)(a) or (d); or

(ii)paragraph 41(3)(b);

(d)5 demerit points—if the offence involves a failure to comply with a condition specified under any of the following provisions:

(i)subsection 40(2);

(ii)paragraph 40(3)(a) or (b);

(iii)subparagraph 40(3)(c)(i), (ii) or (iv);

(iv)paragraph 40(3)(d);

(v)paragraph 41(2)(b), (e), (f) or (g);

(vi)paragraph 41(3)(a), (c), (e) or (f);

(vii)section 42 or 43.

Division 2 · Consequences of accruing demerit points

50Demerit suspension notice#

(1)The Minister must give the holder of a permit a demerit suspension notice under this section if:

(a)the holder accrues demerit points in relation to an offence against section 72TG of the Act; and

(b)taken together with demerit points accrued by the holder for offences committed by the holder in the 12 months ending on the day the offence was committed, the holder has accrued at least 10 demerit points in relation to the same kind of permit; and

(c)either:

(i)the holder has not previously been given a demerit suspension notice in relation to the same kind of permit; or

(ii)at least 10 years have elapsed since the holder was previously given a demerit suspension notice in relation to the same kind of permit.

(2)The effect of giving the notice is that:

(a)from the start date specified in the notice, the holder’s permit is suspended for the suspension period; and

(b)the holder is not entitled to be issued a permit of the same kind, from the date of the notice until the end of the last day on which the permit is suspended as a result of the notice.

(3)The suspension period for the permit is 90 days.

51Second-time demerit suspension notice#

(1)The Minister must give the holder of a permit a demerit suspension notice under this section if:

(a)the holder accrues demerit points in relation to an offence against section 72TG of the Act; and

(c)the holder has, in the period of 10 years ending on the day the offence was committed, been given a demerit suspension notice in relation to the same kind of permit.

(2)The effect of giving the notice is that:

(a)from the start date specified in the notice, the holder’s permit is suspended for the suspension period; and

(b)the holder is not entitled to be issued a permit of that kind, from the date of the notice until the end of the last day on which the permit is suspended as a result of the notice.

(3)The suspension period for the permit is 120 days.

52Details in a demerit suspension notice#

A demerit suspension notice must state the following:

(a)the date of the notice;

(b)the start date, being the date that the suspension period begins (which must not be earlier than the 28th day after the date of the notice);

(c)the suspension period;

(d)the permit covered by the notice;

(e)any other information the Minister considers appropriate.

53Demerit cancellation notice#

(1)The Minister must give the holder of a permit a demerit cancellation notice if:

(a)the holder accrues demerit points in relation to an offence against section 72TG of the Act; and

(b)taken together with demerit points accrued by the holder for offences committed by the holder in the 12 months ending on the day the offence was committed, the holder has accrued at least 5 demerit points in relation to the same kind of permit; and

(c)the holder has, in the period of 10 years ending on the day the offence was committed, been given at least 2 demerit suspension notices in relation to the same kind of permit.

(2)The effect of giving the notice is that:

(a)from the start date specified in the notice, the holder’s permit is cancelled; and

(b)the holder is disqualified from being issued a permit of that kind for 3 years from the date of the notice.

54Details in a demerit cancellation notice#

A demerit cancellation notice must state the following:

(a)the date of the notice;

(b)the start date, being the date that the cancellation begins (which must not be earlier than the 28th day after the date of the notice);

(c)the period of disqualification mentioned in paragraph 53(2)(b);

(d)the permit covered by the notice;

(e)any other information the Minister considers appropriate.

55Expiry of demerit points#

If the holder of a permit is given a demerit suspension notice or a demerit cancellation notice, all demerit points accrued by the holder before the date of the notice are disregarded for the purposes of subsequent calculations of demerit points under those subsections.

Note: Demerit points accrued after the date of the notice but before the suspension or cancellation begins are not disregarded.

Division 3 · Reinstatement of permit in special circumstances

56Minister may reinstate if satisfied that holder’s livelihood depends on permit#

(1)A holder of a permit who has been given a demerit suspension notice or demerit cancellation notice may apply to the Minister to have the permit reinstated.

(2)Subsection (1) applies despite paragraphs 50(2)(b), 51(2)(b) and 53(2)(b).

(3)If the Minister is satisfied that the suspension or cancellation would cause the holder severe financial hardship because, without the permit, the holder would not be able to earn a substantial proportion of the holder’s income, the Minister may:

(a)reinstate the permit; and

(b)impose on the permit such conditions as the Minister considers appropriate in the circumstances.

Division 4 · Administration of the demerit points scheme

57Demerit points register#

(1)The Secretary must maintain a register that records details necessary for, or directly relevant to, the administration of this Part.

(2)If the holder of a permit accrues demerit points in relation to an offence against section 72TG of the Act, the Secretary must record the following information in the register in relation to the holder:

(a)the number of demerit points specified in subsection 49(2) in relation to the offence;

(b)the date the offence was committed;

(c)the kind of permit in relation to which the demerit points are accrued.

(3)The Secretary must correct any mistake, error or omission in the register of which the Secretary is aware.

58Secretary may maintain other records#

For the purposes of administering this Part, the Secretary may, in addition to the register, keep records of information obtained and actions taken under this Part.

Part 8 · Minister’s permissions

59Minister’s permission#

This Part is made for the purposes of paragraphs 72TF(2)(b) and (3)(b), and subsection 72TF(4), of the Act.

Note: Minister’s permissions are separate and distinct from permits issued under this instrument. Under section 72TF of the Act, the Minister may, on request, give written permission for a person to be at a place in the Woomera Prohibited Area. A Minister’s permission may only be given in accordance with the requirements set out in this Part and is subject to the conditions set out in this Part.

60Requests for Minister’s permission#

(1)A person may request the Minister to give Minister’s permission for the person to be at places in the Woomera Prohibited Area for a specified purpose.

(2)Unless the Minister agrees otherwise, the request must be made in writing.

(3)The Minister must include contact details for persons who are delegates of the Minister for the purposes of this Part on the Department’s website.

61Giving Minister’s permission#

(1)The Minister must not give Minister’s permission unless the Minister is satisfied that:

(a)doing so would not prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia; and

(b)the person will comply with any conditions to which the permission is subject; and

(c)it would be safe for the person to be in the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permission.

(2)The Minister must notify the person of the Minister’s decision orally or in writing.

(3)If the Minister gives the permission and notifies the person orally, the Minister must, as soon as practicable, give the person the permission in writing.

(4)The permission is subject to the condition that the person must not carry out activities under the permission other than those for which the permission is given.

(5)The permission must specify:

(a)the person by name; and

(b)the purpose for which the permission is given; and

(c)the activities for which the permission is given; and

(d)the places covered by the permission (including details of the access routes); and

(e)when the permission ceases to be in force; and

(f)any other conditions to which the permission is subject.

(6)The Minister must keep a written record of all permissions given under this section.

Note: The permission may be suspended under section 72TH of the Act.

62Cancelling Minister’s permission#

(1)The Minister may, by written notice given to the holder of a Minister’s permission, cancel the permission if:

(a)the Minister considers it is necessary for the purposes of the security, defence or international relations of Australia; or

(b)the holder has failed to comply with a condition of the permission.

(2)Before the Minister cancels a Minister’s permission, the Minister must:

(a)give the holder of the permission 25 business days’ written notice of the Minister’s intention to cancel the permission and the ground or grounds on which the Minister intends to do so; and

(b)give the holder of the permission a reasonable opportunity to submit to the Minister any matters that the holder of the permission wishes the Minister to take into account in deciding whether to cancel the permission; and

(c)take into account any matters submitted by the holder of the permission under paragraph (b) and any action taken by the holder to address the Minister’s concerns or to prevent the recurrence of similar circumstances.

(3)This section does not limit Part 7.

Part 9 · Limits on amounts of compensation

63Limits on amounts of compensation#

(1)For the purposes of section 72TL of the Act, the amount payable by the Commonwealth in respect of a claim by a person against the Commonwealth for loss or damage suffered in the Woomera Prohibited Area is limited to $2 million.

(2)Subsection (1) does not apply to loss or damage resulting in death or personal injury.

Part 10 · Reasons for decisions and review of decisions

64Purpose of this Part#

This Part is made for the purposes of paragraph 72TP(2)(b) of the Act.

65Reasons for decisions#

Subject to section 66, in making a decision under this instrument, the Minister may, in the notice of the decision, include the reasons for the decision.

66Disclosure of reasons that may prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia#

Certain reasons for decisions must not be disclosed

(1)If notice is required to be given of a decision under this instrument, the notice of the decision (the decision notice) must not disclose any reasons whose disclosure the Minister believes would prejudice the security, defence or international relations of Australia.

Notification that reasons have not been disclosed

(2)If reasons are not disclosed in the decision notice because of subsection (1), that fact must be stated in the notice.

Note: This section does not affect a person’s rights to obtain reasons for a decision under other Commonwealth laws, such as the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 and the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977.

67Review of decisions#

Internal review

(1)A person whose interests are affected by any of the following decisions may, in writing, apply to the Minister for a review (internal review) of the decision:

(a)a decision under Division 2 of Part 4 to issue or renew, or to refuse to issue or renew, a permit;

(b)a decision under subsection 33(2) to vary, or to refuse to vary, a permit;

(c)a decision under section 35 to authorise, or refuse to authorise, a person as an authorised person;

(d)a decision under section 37 to approve, or refuse to approve, a person as an escorted person;

(e)a decision under subsection 43(1) to issue, or renew, a permit, authorisation or approval subject to conditions;

(f)a decision under subsection 43(3) to vary or impose a condition on a permit, authorisation or approval after the permit, authorisation or approval (as appropriate) is issued or renewed;

(g)a decision under section 45 to cancel a permit;

(h)a decision under section 46 to suspend or cancel an authorisation of a person as an authorised person;

(i)a decision under section 47 to suspend or cancel a person’s approval as an escorted person;

(j)a decision under paragraph 56(3)(a) to reinstate, or to refuse to reinstate, a permit;

(k)a decision under paragraph 56(3)(b) to impose, or refuse to impose, conditions on a permit that is reinstated under paragraph 56(3)(a);

(l)a decision under section 62 to cancel a Minister’s permission.

Note: Section 72TM of the Act provides for internal review of decisions relating to Minister’s permission.

(2)An application for internal review must be made:

(a)within 25 business days after the person is notified of the decision; or

(b)within such longer period (if any) as the Minister allows in writing if:

(i)the person requests the Minister in writing for the longer period; and

(ii)the request is made within the period mentioned in paragraph (a).

(3)On application for internal review of the decision, the Minister must:

(a)review the decision; and

(b)confirm, vary or revoke the decision.

(4)Within 20 business days after receiving the application, the Minister must give the person written notice of the decision on the review.

ART review

(5)Applications may be made to the Administrative Review Tribunal for review of decisions of the Minister under subsection (3).

Note: Section 72TM of the Act provides for review by the Administrative Review Tribunal of decisions relating to Minister’s permission.

Part 11 · Miscellaneous

68Delegation by Minister#

(1)The Minister may, in writing, delegate the Minister’s powers or functions under sections 66 and 67 to the following:

(a)the Secretary;

(b)an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an SES Band 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department;

(c)an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commodore or a higher rank;

(d)an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Brigadier or a higher rank;

(e)an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Air Commodore or a higher rank.

(2)The Minister may, in writing, delegate to the following:

(a)the Secretary;

(b)an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an Executive Level 1 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department;

(c)an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank;

(d)an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel or a higher rank;

(e)an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank;

the Minister’s powers or functions under the following provisions:

(f)sections 6, 14 and 16;

(g)subsections 18(3) and (4);

(h)subsections 19(3), (4) and (5);

(i)subsection 20(3);

(j)subsections 41(3) and (4);

(k)sections 45, 46, 47 and 56.

(3)The Minister may, in writing, delegate to the following:

(a)the Secretary;

(b)an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an APS6 position, or an equivalent or higher position, in the Department;

(c)an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank;

(d)an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel or a higher rank;

(e)an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank;

the Minister’s powers or functions under the following provisions:

(f)sections 12 and 13;

(g)Division 2 of Part 4;

(h)Division 3 of Part 4;

(i)Division 4 of Part 4;

(j)sections 43, 50, 51, 53, 61 and 62.

69Delegation by Secretary#

The Secretary may, in writing, delegate the Secretary’s powers or functions under sections 57 and 58 to the following:

(a)an APS employee who holds or performs the duties of an APS6 position, or an equivalent or higher position in the Department;

(b)an officer of the Navy who holds the rank of Commander or a higher rank;

(c)an officer of the Army who holds the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel or a higher rank;

(d)an officer of the Air Force who holds the rank of Wing Commander or a higher rank.

Part 12 · Application, saving and transitional provisions

70Definitions#

In this Part:

commencement day means 1 October 2026.

old rules means the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 as in force immediately before 1 October 2026.

71Instruments made and other things done under the old rules#

(1)If:

(a)an instrument (the subordinate instrument) was made for a particular purpose under a provision of the old rules; and

(b)the subordinate instrument was in effect or in force immediately before the commencement day; and

(c)the subordinate instrument could be made for that purpose under a provision of this instrument;

then, despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, the subordinate instrument continues in effect or in force, on and after the commencement day, as if it were made for that purpose under that provision of this instrument.

Example: A delegation under section 63 or 64 of the old rules that was in force immediately before the commencement day continues in force after that commencement as if it were a delegation made under section 68 or 69 (as appropriate) of this instrument.

(2)If:

(a)any other thing was done for a particular purpose under the old rules; and

(b)the thing could be done for that purpose under this instrument;

the thing has effect for the purposes of this instrument as if it had been done for that purpose under this instrument.

(3)Without limiting subsection (2), a reference in that subsection to a thing being done includes a reference to a notice being given.

72Exclusion periods during transition period 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026#

(1)This section applies in relation to the period (the transition period) commencing on 1 July 2026 and ending on 31 December 2026.

(2)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument:

(a)the Minister may, under section 8 of the old rules, determine the following exclusion periods for the transition period as if the repeal had not happened:

(i)for amber zone 1—10 periods of up to 7 days each;

(ii)for amber zone 2—5 periods of up to 7 days each;

(iii)for the green zone—5 periods of up to 7 days each; and

(b)section 9 of the old rules continues to apply in relation to the giving of a notice of an exclusion period during the transition period as if the repeal had not happened.

73Application of certain conditions applying to permit holders#

Subsection 40(2) of this instrument does not apply to the holder of a permit until 1 January 2027.

74Permit holders and holders of Minister’s permission#

Permits

(1)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, a permit in force under Part 4 of the old rules immediately before the commencement day:

(a)continues in force on and after that commencement:

(i)for the remainder of the term of the permit; and

(ii)subject to any conditions applying to the permit immediately before commencement day; and

(b)may be dealt with;

as if it were a permit issued under Part 4 of this instrument and subject to any conditions specified in Part 5 of this instrument.

Minister’s permission

(2)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, a Minister’s permission in force under Part 5 of the old rules immediately before the commencement day:

(a)continues in force on and after that commencement:

(i)for the remainder of the term of the permission; and

(ii)subject to any conditions applying to the permission immediately before commencement day; and

(b)may be dealt with;

as if it were a Minister’s permission given under the Act on and after the commencement day.

75Approved persons and escorted persons#

Approved persons

(1)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, an approval of a person as an approved person in force under section 32 of the old rules immediately before the commencement day:

(a)continues in force on and after that commencement:

(i)for the remainder of the term of the approval; and

(ii)subject to any conditions applying to approval immediately before commencement day; and

(b)may be dealt with;

as if it were an authorisation under section 35 of this instrument and subject to any conditions applying to authorised persons that are specified in Part 5 of this instrument.

Escorted persons

(2)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, a person who was an escorted person under section 35 of the old rules immediately before the commencement day:

(a)continues to be an escorted person on and after that commencement:

(i)until the person ceases to be an escorted person in accordance with subsection 35(4) of the old rules; and

(ii)subject to any conditions applying to approval immediately before commencement day; and

(b)may be dealt with;

as if the person were approved as an escorted person under section 37 of this instrument and subject to any conditions applying to escorted persons that are specified in Part 5 of this instrument.

76Applications for permissions etc#

(1)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, the old rules apply in relation to a prescribed application made, but not finally determined, before the commencement day.

(2)In this section:

prescribed application means any of the following:

(a)an application for a permit under section 13 of the old rules;

(b)an application for a variation of a permit under section 21 of the old rules;

(c)an application for a renewal of a permit under section 22 of the old rules;

(d)an application for approved person approval under section 32 of the old rules;

(e)an application for a Minister’s permission under Part 5 of the old rules.

77Review of decisions#

(1)This instrument applies in relation to an application for review if the application is made on or after the commencement day.

(2)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, the old rules continue to apply, on and after the commencement day, in relation to an application for review made, but not finally determined, before the commencement day, as if the repeal had not happened.

78Demerit points accrued by permit holders#

Demerit points accrued by the holder of a permit in accordance with Part 7 of the old rules and that have not expired, have effect, on and after the commencement day, as if they had been accrued by the holder under Part 7 of this instrument.

79Suspensions and cancellation notices#

(1)This section applies if the holder of a permit was given a notice under section 34 or 38 of the old rules to suspend or cancel an approval or a permit, and the notice had not been finally determined before the commencement day.

(2)Despite the repeal of the old rules by Schedule 6 to this instrument, the notice is, on and after the commencement day, to be dealt with under the old rules as if the repeal had not happened.

Schedule 1 · The Woomera Prohibited Area

Note: See subsection 8(1).

1This Schedule identifies the Woomera Prohibited Area#

(1)The Woomera Prohibited Area consists of an area in South Australia bounded by the line commencing at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause (4) and running sequentially as described in the table.

(2)The points as described in the table are also identified on the indicative map set out in clause 2.

(3)Clause 3 identifies the latitude and longitude of the all the points for the Woomera Prohibited Area.

(4)Unless otherwise stated, all lines are loxodromes based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All coordinates are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

Woomera Prohibited Area
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).
2	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.11710949°S, longitude 132.00136590°E(Point 2).
3	Straight line North to the point of latitude 27.84211768°S, longitude 132.00136252°E (Point 3).
4	Straight line East to the point of latitude 27.84112556°S, longitude 133.83326108°E(Point 4).
5	Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.53100681°S, longitude 133.83958604°E (Point 5).
6	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.53127834°S, longitude 134.09743455°E(Point 6).
7	Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.74782652°S, longitude 134.09743455°E (Point 7).
8	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 29.01287664°S, longitude 134.35670064°E (Point 8).
9	Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.11524309°S, longitude 134.35717336°E (Point 9).
10	Straight line East to the point of latitude 29.11523732°S, longitude 134.95134391°E(Point 10).
11	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.74235792°S, longitude 134.95133927°E (Point 11).
12	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.74357546°S, longitude 135.17487551°E (Point 12).
13	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.72410703°S, longitude 135.17588972°E (Point 13).
14	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.72279720°S, longitude 135.83633337°E (Point 14).
15	In a South Easterly direction, following an 8km buffer South of OODNADATTA TRACK, to the point of latitude 29.29626104°S, longitude 136.60132531°E (Point 15).
16	Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.77648150°S, longitude 136.60133133°E(Point 16).
17	In a South Easterly direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E (Point 42).
18	In a South Easterly Direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.02548930°S, longitude 136.73466610°E (Point 17).
19	Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.53188888°S, longitude 136.73467268°E(Point 18).
20	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.53188781°S, longitude 136.84300756°E(Point 19).
21	Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.62353728°S, longitude 136.84297992°E(Point 20).
22	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.62353688°S, longitude 136.91397934°E(Point 21).
23	In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).
24	In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).
25	In a South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.17451003°S, longitude 136.84178003°E (Point 62).
26	In a South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.19869004°S, longitude 136.85700995°E (Point 23).
27	In a South Westerly direction, following the eastern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.22828962°S, longitude 136.82410687°E (Point 24).
28	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21959031°S, longitude 136.81452258°E (Point 57).
29	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).
30	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.20336240°S, longitude 136.79665823°E (Point 25).
31	In a South Westerly direction, following a 2km buffer West of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.23836314°S, longitude 136.78439526°E (Point 26).
32	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.20001900°S, longitude 136.59619824°E (Point 27).
33	Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.16646978°S, longitude 136.59608124°E (Point 28).
34	Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.16646403°S, longitude 136.45998511°E(Point 29).
35	Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.21928519°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 30).
36	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.16750906°S, longitude 136.13971465°E (Point 31).
37	Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.14982110°S, longitude 136.13976987°E (Point 32).
38	Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.14978168°S, longitude 136.11868496°E(Point 33).
39	Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.16211154°S, longitude 136.11863297°E (Point 34).
40	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.07062993°S, longitude 135.86468617°E (Point 35).
41	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.91621137°S, longitude 135.76587675°E (Point 36).
42	Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91626400°S, longitude 135.70080955°E(Point 56).
43	Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91452005°S, longitude 135.34994496°E(Point 37).
44	Straight line North to the point of latitude 30.84260076°S, longitude 135.35058279°E (Point 38).
45	In a North Westerly direction, following an 8km buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 30.39792196°S, longitude 132.00325866°E (Point 39).
46	Straight line North to the point of latitude 29.74878000°S, longitude 132.00136918°E (Point 40).
47	Straight line West to the point of latitude 29.74831817°S, longitude 131.50139249°E(Point 41).
48	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).

2Indicative map of the Woomera Prohibited Area showing the red, amber and green zones#

3This clause identifies the latitude and longitude of all the points for the Woomera Prohibited Area#

(1)The table in subclause (2) identifies the latitude and longitude of all the points for the Woomera Prohibited Area. The points are also depicted in the indicative map set out in clause 2 of this Schedule.

(2)All points are global and are reused intentionally in Schedules 1 to 5.

Coordinate points - Woomera Prohibited Area
Point	Latitude	Longitude
1	28.11697574°S	131.50137136°E
2	28.11710949°S	132.00136590°E
3	27.84211768°S	132.00136252°E
4	27.84112556°S	133.83326108°E
5	28.53100681°S	133.83958604°E
6	28.53127834°S	134.09743455°E
7	28.74782652°S	134.09743455°E
8	29.01287664°S	134.35670064°E
9	29.11524309°S	134.35717336°E
10	29.11523732°S	134.95134391°E
11	28.74235792°S	134.95133927°E
12	28.74357546°S	135.17487551°E
13	28.72410703°S	135.17588972°E
14	28.72279720°S	135.83633337°E
15	29.29626104°S	136.60132531°E
16	29.77648150°S	136.60133133°E
17	30.02548930°S	136.73466610°E
18	30.53188888°S	136.73467268°E
19	30.53188781°S	136.84300756°E
20	30.62353728°S	136.84297992°E
21	30.62353688°S	136.91397934°E
22	31.17363249°S	136.84025908°E
23	31.19869004°S	136.85700995°E
24	31.22828962°S	136.82410687°E
25	31.20336240°S	136.79665823°E
26	31.23836314°S	136.78439526°E
27	31.20001900°S	136.59619824°E
28	31.16646978°S	136.59608124°E
29	31.16646403°S	136.45998511°E
30	31.21928519°S	136.45998511°E
31	31.16750906°S	136.13971465°E
32	31.14982110°S	136.13976987°E
33	31.14978168°S	136.11868496°E
34	31.16211154°S	136.11863297°E
35	31.07062993°S	135.86468617°E
36	30.91621137°S	135.76587675°E
37	30.91452005°S	135.34994496°E
38	30.84260076°S	135.35058279°E
39	30.39792196°S	132.00325866°E
40	29.74878000°S	132.00136918°E
41	29.74831817°S	131.50139249°E
42	30.00000000°S	136.67786896°E
43	29.99987146°S	135.30345239°E
44	29.90569135°S	135.14932567°E
45	30.63057757°S	135.39799796°E
46	30.16372004°S	135.73079998°E
47	30.35626418°S	135.88550166°E
48	30.47263997°S	136.08439995°E
49	30.46474333°S	136.51767778°E
50	30.79853940°S	136.71927435°E
51	30.79715474°S	136.91397479°E
52	31.18485929°S	136.82901554°E
53	31.18988395°S	136.81179824°E
54	31.20663447°S	136.81699782°E
55	31.21775734°S	136.81250259°E
56	30.91626400°S	135.70080955°E
57	31.21959031°S	136.81452258°E
58	31.20671650°S	136.81997661°E
59	31.20613203°S	136.83211575°E
60	31.20136629°S	136.83566757°E
61	31.19484712°S	136.83175607°E
62	31.17451003°S	136.84178003°E

Schedule 2 · The red zone

Note: See paragraph 9(1)(a).

1This Schedule identifies the red zone#

(1)The red zone consists of an area in South Australia bounded by the line commencing at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause (3) and running sequentially as described in the table.

(2)The points as described in the table are also identified on the indicative map set out in clause 2.

(3)Unless otherwise stated, all lines are loxodromes based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All points are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

The red zone
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).
2	In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).
3	Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18485929°S, longitude 136.82901554°E (Point 52).
4	Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18988395°S, longitude 136.81179824°E (Point 53).
5	Diagonal line South East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.20663447°S, longitude 136.81699782°E (Point 54).
6	Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).
7	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.20336240°S, longitude 136.79665823°E (Point 25).
8	In a South Westerly direction, following a 2km buffer West of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY until it intersects with a 200m buffer of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.23836314°S, longitude 136.78439526°E (Point 26).
9	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.20001900°S, longitude 136.59619824°E (Point 27).
10	Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.16646978°S, longitude 136.59608124°E (Point 28).
11	Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.16646403°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 29).
12	Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.21928519°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 30).
13	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.16750906°S, longitude 136.13971465°E (Point 31).
14	Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.14982110°S, longitude 136.13976987°E (Point 32).
15	Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.14978168°S, longitude 136.11868496°E (Point 33).
16	Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.16211154°S, longitude 136.11863297°E (Point 34).
17	In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.07062993°S, longitude 135.86468617°E (Point 35).
18	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.91621137°S, longitude 135.76587675°E (Point 36).
19	Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91626400°S, longitude 135.70080955°E(Point 56).
20	In a North Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY until it intersects with GOSSES RD, to the point of latitude 30.63057757°S, longitude 135.39799796°E (Point 45).
21	In a North Easterly direction, following the eastern side of the OLD STUART HWY until it merges into the BILLA KALINA RD, and then continuing to follow the BILLA KALINA RD, to the point of latitude 30.16372004°S, longitude 135.73079998°E (Point 46).
22	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.35626418°S, longitude 135.88550166°E (Point 47).
23	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.47263997°S, longitude 136.08439995°E (Point 48).
24	In an Easterly direction, following the southern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 30.46474333°S, longitude 136.51767778°E (Point 49).
25	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.79853940°S, longitude 136.71927435°E (Point 50).
26	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E(Point 51).

2Indicative map of the red zone#

Schedule 3 · The amber zone

Note: See paragraph 9(1)(b).

1This Schedule identifies the amber zone#

(1)The amber zone consists of an area in South Australia bounded by the line commencing at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause (3) and running sequentially as described in the table.

(2)The points as described in the table are also identified on the indicative map set out in clause 2.

(3)Unless otherwise stated, all lines are loxodromes based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All coordinates are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

The amber zone
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E (Point 42).
2	In a South Easterly direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.02548930°S, longitude 136.73466610°E (Point 17).
3	Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.53188888°S, longitude 136.73467268°E (Point 18).
4	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.53188781°S, longitude 136.84300756°E (Point 19).
5	Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.62353728°S, longitude 136.84297992°E (Point 20).
6	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.62353688°S, longitude 136.91397934°E (Point 21).
7	In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).
8	Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.79853940°S, longitude 136.71927435°E (Point 50).
9	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.46474333°S, longitude 136.51767778°E (Point 49).
10	In a Westerly direction, following the northern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 30.47263997°S, longitude 136.08439995°E (Point 48).
11	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.35626418°S, longitude 135.88550166°E (Point 47).
12	Diagonal line North West the point of latitude 30.16372004°S, longitude 135.73079998°E (Point 46).
13	In a South Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the BILLA KALINA RD until it merges into the OLD STUART HWY, and then continuing to follow the OLD STUART HWY until the intersection of GOSSES RD and the STUART HWY, to the point of latitude 30.63057757°S, longitude 135.39799796°E (Point 45).
14	In a North Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY, to the point of latitude 29.90569135°S, longitude 135.14932567°E (Point 44).
15	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 29.99987146°S, longitude 135.30345239°E (Point 43).
16	Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E(Point 42).

2Indicative map of the amber zone#

Schedule 4 · The green zone

Note: See paragraph 9(1)(c).

1This Schedule identifies the green zone#

The first area of the green zone

The green zone - first area
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).
2	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.11710949°S, longitude 132.00136590°E(Point 2).
3	Straight line North to the point of latitude 27.84211768°S, longitude 132.00136252°E (Point 3).
4	Straight line East to the point of latitude 27.84112556°S, longitude 133.83326108°E(Point 4).
5	Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.53100681°S, longitude 133.83958604°E (Point 5).
6	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.53127834°S, longitude 134.09743455°E(Point 6).
7	Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.74782652°S, longitude 134.09743455°E (Point 7).
8	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 29.01287664°S, longitude 134.35670064°E (Point 8).
9	Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.11524309°S, longitude 134.35717336°E (Point 9).
10	Straight line East to the point of latitude 29.11523732°S, longitude 134.95134391°E(Point 10).
11	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.74235792°S, longitude 134.95133927°E (Point 11).
12	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.74357546°S, longitude 135.17487551°E(Point 12).
13	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.72410703°S, longitude 135.17588972°E (Point 13).
14	Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.72279720°S, longitude 135.83633337°E(Point 14).
15	In a South Easterly direction, following an 8km buffer South of OODNADATTA TRACK, to the point of latitude 29.29626104°S, longitude 136.60132531°E (Point 15).
16	Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.77648150°S, longitude 136.60133133°E (Point 16).
17	In a South Easterly direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E (Point 42).
18	Straight line West to the point of latitude 29.99987146°S, longitude 135.30345239°E(Point 43).
19	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 29.90569135°S, longitude 135.14932567°E (Point 44).
20	In a South Easterly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY until it intersects with GOSSES RD, to the point of latitude 30.63057757°S, longitude 135.39799796°E (Point 45).
21	In a South Easterly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY, to the point of latitude 30.91626400°S, longitude 135.70080955°E (Point 56).
22	Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91452005°S, longitude 135.34994496°E(Point 37).
23	Straight line North to the point of latitude 30.84260076°S, longitude 135.35058279°E (Point 38).
24	In a North Westerly direction, following an 8km buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 30.39792196°S, longitude 132.00325866°E (Point 39).
25	Straight line North to the point of latitude 29.74878000°S, longitude 132.00136918°E (Point 40).
26	Straight line West to the point of latitude 29.74831817°S, longitude 131.50139249°E(Point 41).
27	Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).

The second area of the green zone

The green zone - second area
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).
2	In South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.17451003°S, longitude 136.84178003°E (Point 62).
3	In a South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.19869004°S, longitude 136.85700995°E (Point 23).
4	In a South Westerly direction, following the eastern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.22828962°S, longitude 136.82410687°E (Point 24).
5	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21959031°S, longitude 136.81452258°E (Point 57).
6	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).
7	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.20663447°S, longitude 136.81699782°E (Point 54).
8	Diagonal line North West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18988395°S, longitude 136.81179824°E (Point 53).
9	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18485929°S, longitude 136.82901554°E (Point 52).
10	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).

(4)Unless otherwise stated, all lines specified in the tables in subclauses (2) and (3) are loxodromes based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All coordinates are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

2Indicative map of the green zone#

3Indicative map of the gridded green zone identifying the cells and parts of cells in the green zone#

Schedule 5 · Woomera Village Standing Permission Area

Note: See subsection 19(1).

1This Schedule identifies the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area#

(1)The Woomera Village Standing Permission Area consists of an area in South Australia bounded by the line commencing at the point described in item 1 of the table in subclause (3) and running sequentially as described in the table.

(2)The points as described in the table are also identified in the indicative map set out in clause 2.

(3)Unless otherwise stated, all lines are loxodromes based on the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84). All coordinates are expressed in terms of latitude and longitude in decimal degrees.

Woomera Village Standing Permission Area
Item	Description
1	The point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).
2	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 31.17451003°S, longitude 136.84178003°E (point 62).
3	Diagonal line South West to the point of latitude 31.19484712°S, longitude 136.83175607°E (Point 61).
4	Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 31.20136629°S, longitude 136.83566757°E (Point 60).
5	Diagonal line South West to the point of latitude 31.20613203°S, longitude 136.83211575°E (Point 59).
6	Diagonal line South West to the point of latitude 31.20671650°S, longitude 136.81997661°E (Point 58).
7	Diagonal line South West to the point of latitude 31.21959031°S, longitude 136.81452258°E (Point 57).
8	Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).
9	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.20663447°S, longitude 136.81699782°E (Point 54).
10	Diagonal line North West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18988395°S, longitude 136.81179824°E (Point 53).
11	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18485929°S, longitude 136.82901554°E (Point 52).
12	Diagonal line North East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).

2Indicative map of the Woomera Village Standing Permission Area#

Schedule 6 · Repeals

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 #

1 The whole of the instrument

Repeal the instrument.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au, © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Compilations may have been reformatted.

Commencement information

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Provisions

Commencement

Date/Details

1. The whole of this instrument

1 October 2026.

1 October 2026

Woomera Prohibited Area

Item

Description

The point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.11710949°S, longitude 132.00136590°E(Point 2).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 27.84211768°S, longitude 132.00136252°E (Point 3).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 27.84112556°S, longitude 133.83326108°E(Point 4).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.53100681°S, longitude 133.83958604°E (Point 5).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.53127834°S, longitude 134.09743455°E(Point 6).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 28.74782652°S, longitude 134.09743455°E (Point 7).

Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 29.01287664°S, longitude 134.35670064°E (Point 8).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.11524309°S, longitude 134.35717336°E (Point 9).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 29.11523732°S, longitude 134.95134391°E(Point 10).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.74235792°S, longitude 134.95133927°E (Point 11).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.74357546°S, longitude 135.17487551°E (Point 12).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.72410703°S, longitude 135.17588972°E (Point 13).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 28.72279720°S, longitude 135.83633337°E (Point 14).

In a South Easterly direction, following an 8km buffer South of OODNADATTA TRACK, to the point of latitude 29.29626104°S, longitude 136.60132531°E (Point 15).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 29.77648150°S, longitude 136.60133133°E(Point 16).

In a South Easterly direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E (Point 42).

In a South Easterly Direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.02548930°S, longitude 136.73466610°E (Point 17).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.53188888°S, longitude 136.73467268°E(Point 18).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.53188781°S, longitude 136.84300756°E(Point 19).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.62353728°S, longitude 136.84297992°E(Point 20).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.62353688°S, longitude 136.91397934°E(Point 21).

In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).

In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).

In a South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.17451003°S, longitude 136.84178003°E (Point 62).

In a South Easterly direction, following the western side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.19869004°S, longitude 136.85700995°E (Point 23).

In a South Westerly direction, following the eastern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 31.22828962°S, longitude 136.82410687°E (Point 24).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21959031°S, longitude 136.81452258°E (Point 57).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.20336240°S, longitude 136.79665823°E (Point 25).

In a South Westerly direction, following a 2km buffer West of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.23836314°S, longitude 136.78439526°E (Point 26).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.20001900°S, longitude 136.59619824°E (Point 27).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.16646978°S, longitude 136.59608124°E (Point 28).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.16646403°S, longitude 136.45998511°E(Point 29).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.21928519°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 30).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.16750906°S, longitude 136.13971465°E (Point 31).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.14982110°S, longitude 136.13976987°E (Point 32).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.14978168°S, longitude 136.11868496°E(Point 33).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.16211154°S, longitude 136.11863297°E (Point 34).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.07062993°S, longitude 135.86468617°E (Point 35).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.91621137°S, longitude 135.76587675°E (Point 36).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91626400°S, longitude 135.70080955°E(Point 56).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91452005°S, longitude 135.34994496°E(Point 37).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 30.84260076°S, longitude 135.35058279°E (Point 38).

In a North Westerly direction, following an 8km buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 30.39792196°S, longitude 132.00325866°E (Point 39).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 29.74878000°S, longitude 132.00136918°E (Point 40).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 29.74831817°S, longitude 131.50139249°E(Point 41).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 28.11697574°S, longitude 131.50137136°E (Point 1).

Coordinate points - Woomera Prohibited Area

Point

Latitude

Longitude

28.11697574°S

131.50137136°E

28.11710949°S

132.00136590°E

27.84211768°S

132.00136252°E

27.84112556°S

133.83326108°E

28.53100681°S

133.83958604°E

28.53127834°S

134.09743455°E

28.74782652°S

134.09743455°E

29.01287664°S

134.35670064°E

29.11524309°S

134.35717336°E

29.11523732°S

134.95134391°E

28.74235792°S

134.95133927°E

28.74357546°S

135.17487551°E

28.72410703°S

135.17588972°E

28.72279720°S

135.83633337°E

29.29626104°S

136.60132531°E

29.77648150°S

136.60133133°E

30.02548930°S

136.73466610°E

30.53188888°S

136.73467268°E

30.53188781°S

136.84300756°E

30.62353728°S

136.84297992°E

30.62353688°S

136.91397934°E

31.17363249°S

136.84025908°E

31.19869004°S

136.85700995°E

31.22828962°S

136.82410687°E

31.20336240°S

136.79665823°E

31.23836314°S

136.78439526°E

31.20001900°S

136.59619824°E

31.16646978°S

136.59608124°E

31.16646403°S

136.45998511°E

31.21928519°S

136.45998511°E

31.16750906°S

136.13971465°E

31.14982110°S

136.13976987°E

31.14978168°S

136.11868496°E

31.16211154°S

136.11863297°E

31.07062993°S

135.86468617°E

30.91621137°S

135.76587675°E

30.91452005°S

135.34994496°E

30.84260076°S

135.35058279°E

30.39792196°S

132.00325866°E

29.74878000°S

132.00136918°E

29.74831817°S

131.50139249°E

30.00000000°S

136.67786896°E

29.99987146°S

135.30345239°E

29.90569135°S

135.14932567°E

30.63057757°S

135.39799796°E

30.16372004°S

135.73079998°E

30.35626418°S

135.88550166°E

30.47263997°S

136.08439995°E

30.46474333°S

136.51767778°E

30.79853940°S

136.71927435°E

30.79715474°S

136.91397479°E

31.18485929°S

136.82901554°E

31.18988395°S

136.81179824°E

31.20663447°S

136.81699782°E

31.21775734°S

136.81250259°E

30.91626400°S

135.70080955°E

31.21959031°S

136.81452258°E

31.20671650°S

136.81997661°E

31.20613203°S

136.83211575°E

31.20136629°S

136.83566757°E

31.19484712°S

136.83175607°E

31.17451003°S

136.84178003°E

The red zone

Item

Description

The point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).

In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.17363249°S, longitude 136.84025908°E (Point 22).

Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18485929°S, longitude 136.82901554°E (Point 52).

Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.18988395°S, longitude 136.81179824°E (Point 53).

Diagonal line South East, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.20663447°S, longitude 136.81699782°E (Point 54).

Diagonal line South West, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 31.21775734°S, longitude 136.81250259°E (Point 55).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 31.20336240°S, longitude 136.79665823°E (Point 25).

In a South Westerly direction, following a 2km buffer West of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY until it intersects with a 200m buffer of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.23836314°S, longitude 136.78439526°E (Point 26).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.20001900°S, longitude 136.59619824°E (Point 27).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.16646978°S, longitude 136.59608124°E (Point 28).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.16646403°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 29).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.21928519°S, longitude 136.45998511°E (Point 30).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.16750906°S, longitude 136.13971465°E (Point 31).

Straight line North to the point of latitude 31.14982110°S, longitude 136.13976987°E (Point 32).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 31.14978168°S, longitude 136.11868496°E (Point 33).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 31.16211154°S, longitude 136.11863297°E (Point 34).

In a North Westerly direction, following a 200m buffer North of the PORT AUGUSTA - WA BORDER railway line, to the point of latitude 31.07062993°S, longitude 135.86468617°E (Point 35).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.91621137°S, longitude 135.76587675°E (Point 36).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.91626400°S, longitude 135.70080955°E(Point 56).

In a North Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY until it intersects with GOSSES RD, to the point of latitude 30.63057757°S, longitude 135.39799796°E (Point 45).

In a North Easterly direction, following the eastern side of the OLD STUART HWY until it merges into the BILLA KALINA RD, and then continuing to follow the BILLA KALINA RD, to the point of latitude 30.16372004°S, longitude 135.73079998°E (Point 46).

Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.35626418°S, longitude 135.88550166°E (Point 47).

Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.47263997°S, longitude 136.08439995°E (Point 48).

In an Easterly direction, following the southern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 30.46474333°S, longitude 136.51767778°E (Point 49).

Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 30.79853940°S, longitude 136.71927435°E (Point 50).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E(Point 51).

The amber zone

Item

Description

The point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E (Point 42).

In a South Easterly direction, following the BILLA KALINA Gazetted Locality boundary, to the point of latitude 30.02548930°S, longitude 136.73466610°E (Point 17).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.53188888°S, longitude 136.73467268°E (Point 18).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.53188781°S, longitude 136.84300756°E (Point 19).

Straight line South to the point of latitude 30.62353728°S, longitude 136.84297992°E (Point 20).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.62353688°S, longitude 136.91397934°E (Point 21).

In a Southerly direction, following the western side of the OLYMPIC DAM HWY, to the point of latitude 30.79715474°S, longitude 136.91397479°E (Point 51).

Straight line West to the point of latitude 30.79853940°S, longitude 136.71927435°E (Point 50).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.46474333°S, longitude 136.51767778°E (Point 49).

In a Westerly direction, following the northern side of an unnamed track, to the point of latitude 30.47263997°S, longitude 136.08439995°E (Point 48).

Diagonal line North West to the point of latitude 30.35626418°S, longitude 135.88550166°E (Point 47).

Diagonal line North West the point of latitude 30.16372004°S, longitude 135.73079998°E (Point 46).

In a South Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the BILLA KALINA RD until it merges into the OLD STUART HWY, and then continuing to follow the OLD STUART HWY until the intersection of GOSSES RD and the STUART HWY, to the point of latitude 30.63057757°S, longitude 135.39799796°E (Point 45).

In a North Westerly direction, following the eastern side of the STUART HWY, to the point of latitude 29.90569135°S, longitude 135.14932567°E (Point 44).

Diagonal line South East to the point of latitude 29.99987146°S, longitude 135.30345239°E (Point 43).

Straight line East to the point of latitude 30.00000000°S, longitude 136.67786896°E(Point 42).

The green zone - first area

Item

Description