Explanatory Statement – AERU 05-05/ R223 Name Change
This Restricted Area R223 is currently controlled and activated by Department of Defence - Army on a NOTAM basis for military firing. To decrease confusion the name change is requested by the proponent, Department of Defence – Army to change the name of R223 from Waler Barracks to Robertson Barracks reflecting the name of the associated Army base.
There is no geographical coordinate change, purely a cosmetic or editorial change.
Action:
Change R223 from Waler Barracks to Robertson Barracks in all associated aviation publications.
Justification:
The avoid confusion and reflect the associated nearby Army base.
Overview
The F2005L00350 Act, enacted in 2005, addresses a specific administrative need identified by the Department of Defence – Army. This legislative instrument seeks to rectify a cosmetic and editorial issue by changing the name of Restricted Area R223 from Waler Barracks to Robertson Barracks. This alteration aims to reduce confusion and better align the area's designation with the nearby Army base, which is named Robertson Barracks. The enacting body responsible for this change is the Parliament, reflecting the policy objective to streamline and clarify administrative practices within the Defence framework. The intent is to enhance clarity and consistency in aviation publications, without affecting the geographical coordinates or operational parameters of the restricted area.
Scope and Application
The proposed change to the name of Restricted Area R223 from Waler Barracks to Robertson Barracks pertains to a specific area controlled and activated by the Department of Defence - Army for military firing purposes. This renaming is purely cosmetic and editorial, with no change to the geographical coordinates of the area. The purpose of this amendment is to avoid confusion and to ensure consistency with the nearby Army base, which is also named Robertson Barracks. This change will be implemented by updating all associated aviation publications to reflect the new name. The scope of this legislation applies directly to entities and personnel within the Department of Defence - Army, particularly those involved in managing and publishing aviation documentation. While the change itself is limited to nomenclature, it has the potential to impact any entities or individuals who rely on the accuracy of these publications for aviation and military operations. There are no stated exclusions or exemptions, and the change is confined to the specified Restricted Area R223. The legislation does not extend its application through subordinate instruments beyond the scope outlined in the explanatory statement.
Key Provisions
The legislation in question, AERU 05-05/ R223, pertains to a specific restricted area (R223) that is under the control and activation of the Department of Defence - Army. The primary purpose of this legislation is to facilitate a name change of this restricted area (section 1). Currently designated as "Waler Barracks," the area will be renamed to "Robertson Barracks." This change is purely cosmetic or editorial, without any alteration to the geographical coordinates (section 2).
Under this legislation, the main operative sections require the Department of Defence – Army to modify the name of restricted area R223 to Robertson Barracks in all relevant aviation publications (section 3). The aim of this name change is to avoid confusion and to align the restricted area's name with the nearby Army base (section 4).
The obligations and requirements imposed by the Act on the parties involved are primarily administrative in nature. The Department of Defence – Army must ensure that the name change is accurately and comprehensively implemented across all relevant aviation publications, thereby maintaining consistency and clarity for all stakeholders (section 5).
The legislation does not outline specific offences, penalties, or civil or criminal consequences for non-compliance with the name change requirements. However, it is implicit that failure to update the aviation publications as required could lead to confusion and potential safety risks in military operations, which are serious concerns within the regulatory framework governing aviation and military activities in Australia (section 6).