Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 - 2016

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Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 - 2016

made under section 8 of the

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014

Compilation No. 3  

Compilation date:   9 March 2016   

Includes amendments up to: Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 – 2016 Amendment No.4

 

 

 

About this compilation

 

This compilation

This is a compilation of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 – 2016 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 09/03/2016 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

The effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.

Application, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments

If the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Determination of exclusion periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 - 2016

For the purposes of subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, exclusion periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for financial year 2015 – 2016 within the Woomera Prohibited Area are set out in the Schedule.

Zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area are prescribed in section 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.

Schedule

 

Exclusion Period

Zone to which the Exclusion Period applies

8 February 2016 – 27 March 2016

Amber Zone 1

9 May 2016 – 12 June 2016

Amber Zone 1

16 May 2016 – 29 May 2016

Amber Zone 2

 

 

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history. 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

o = order(s)

ad = added or inserted

Ord = Ordinance

am = amended

orig = original

amdt = amendment

par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

c = clause(s)

    /sub‑subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

pres = present

Ch = Chapter(s)

prev = previous

def = definition(s)

(prev…) = previously

Dict = Dictionary

Pt = Part(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

r = regulation(s)/rule(s)

Div = Division(s)

 

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

reloc = relocated

    effect

renum = renumbered

F = Federal Register of Legislation

rep = repealed

gaz = gazette

rs = repealed and substituted

LA = Legislation Act 2003

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Sch = Schedule(s)

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

Sdiv = Subdivision(s)

    effect

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

SR = Statutory Rules

    cannot be given effect

Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

mod = modified/modification

SubPt = Subpart(s)

No. = Number(s)

underlining = whole or part not

 

    commenced or to be commenced

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 - 2016

24 Mar 2015 (F2015L00357)

25 Mar 2015

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Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 Amendment No.1

8 July 2015

(F2015L01122)

9 July 2015

—

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 Amendment No.2

28 October 2015

(F2015L01707)

29 October 2015

—

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 Amendment No.3

12 November 2015

(F2015L01784)

13 November 2015

—

Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 Amendment No.4

8 March 2016

(F2016L00281)

9 March 2016

—

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

Schedule

 

Schedule.................

Schedule.................

Schedule.................

Schedule.................

 

am F2015L01122

am F2015L01707(md-not incorp)

am F2015L01784

am F2016L00281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

The Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 was enacted to establish specific periods during which certain activities are restricted within designated zones of the Woomera Prohibited Area. This legislative instrument was introduced to address the need for precise regulation and management of activities within these zones, ensuring they align with the overarching objectives of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014. The legislation was enacted by the relevant authority under section 8 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, aiming to provide clear guidelines and restrictions to maintain safety and operational integrity within the Woomera Prohibited Area. The policy objective of this legislation is to effectively manage and control activities within Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2, thereby mitigating potential risks associated with these areas during the specified financial year.

Scope and Application

The Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015 – 2016 is a legislative instrument that sets out specific exclusion periods for the Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 within the Woomera Prohibited Area for the financial year 2015-2016. These exclusion periods are determined under section 8 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 and are detailed in the Schedule of the instrument. The zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area are defined in section 6 of the same Rule. This legislative instrument applies to the designated Amber Zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area, and its provisions are effective from the dates specified in the Schedule, which include certain periods in February, March, May, and June 2016. The determination of these exclusion periods is crucial for compliance and operational planning within the specified zones during the financial year in question. The legislation operates within the jurisdictional framework established by the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, and its reach is confined to the defined zones within the Woomera Prohibited Area.

Key Provisions

The Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2015-2016 sets out the specific periods during which access to Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 within the Woomera Prohibited Area is restricted. According to section 8 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, these exclusion periods are designated to ensure the safety and security of the area, and are detailed in the Schedule of the legislative instrument. Specifically, the exclusion period for Amber Zone 1 spans from 8 February 2016 to 27 March 2016, and again from 9 May 2016 to 12 June 2016. For Amber Zone 2, the exclusion period is set from 16 May 2016 to 29 May 2016. The Act imposes clear obligations on individuals and entities seeking to enter or operate within the Amber Zones during the exclusion periods. Access is strictly controlled, and unauthorised entry or operation during these times is prohibited. Compliance with these restrictions is essential to avoid any breaches of the Act. Any person or entity found to be in violation of the exclusion periods may face legal consequences, including fines or other penalties as stipulated by the law. In terms of penalties, the Act does not explicitly state the maximum penalties for breaches. However, under the general provisions of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, any unauthorised access or operation within the prohibited areas can lead to civil or criminal sanctions. These may include fines, imprisonment, or both, depending on the severity of the breach and the discretion of the court. It is crucial for all parties involved to adhere to the specified exclusion periods to avoid facing these consequences.

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