{"id":"F2018L00333","name":"Defence (RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area) Declaration 2018","slug":"defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":439547,"registerId":"F2018L00333-fast-fetch-1775955533153","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Defence (RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area) Declaration 2018","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n![](image.001.jpeg)\n\n \n\nDefence (RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area) Declaration 2018\n\n \n\n \n\nI, Darren Chester, Minister for Defence Personnel, make the following declaration.\n\nDated 16 March 2018   \n\nDarren Chester\n\nMinister for Defence Personnel\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nContents\n\n1  Name...................................................\n\n2  Commencement.............................................\n\n3  Authority.................................................\n\n4  Definitions................................................\n\n5  Declaration of RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area..................\n\n6  Specification of height restrictions that apply within the area...................\n\nSchedule 1—Map \n\n \n\n \n\n1  Name\n\n  This instrument is the Defence (RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area) Declaration 2018.\n\n2  Commencement\n\n  This instrument commences at the same time as the Defence Legislation Amendment (Instrument Making) Act 2017, Schedule 1, Part 2.\n\n3  Authority\n\n  This instrument is made under subsection 117AC(1) of the Act.\n\n4  Definitions\n\nNote: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in section 4 of the Act, including the following:\n\n(a) defence aviation area.\n\n  In this instrument:\n\nAct means the Defence Act 1903.\n\n5  Declaration of RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area\n\n (1) For the purposes of subsection 117AC(1) of the Act, the RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area is declared to be a defence aviation area.\n\n (2) The RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area is the areas of land in the vicinity of RAAF Base Amberley in Queensland that are depicted on the map (the map) set out in Schedule 1 to this instrument.\n\n (3) To avoid doubt, areas depicted by white space on the map set out in Schedule 1 are not included in the RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area.\n\n6  Specification of height restrictions that apply within the area \n\n (1) For the purposes of subsection 117AC(3), height restrictions apply in relation to buildings, structures and objects (including trees and other natural obstacles) within the RAAF Base Amberley Defence Aviation Area.\n\n (2) The height restrictions described in the legend to the map set out in Schedule 1 apply in the corresponding area depicted on the map.\n\nSchedule 1—Map\n\nSee sections 5 and 6\n\n![](image.002.png)\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the function intended by section 117AC of the Defence Act 1903 — declaring specific defence aviation areas and specifying applicable height restrictions. It has not expanded beyond this narrow, technical purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short instrument (6 sections plus schedule)","Only 1 defined term ('Act') in the instrument itself","Minimal cross-referencing — primarily refers to section 117AC of the Defence Act 1903 and the attached map","Simple conditional logic — straightforward declaration and specification structure","Substantive content contained in Schedule 1 map rather than legislative text","No nested exceptions or complex procedural requirements"],"plain_english_summary":"This declaration creates a protected defence aviation area around RAAF Base Amberley that limits heights of buildings, structures and vegetation to protect aircraft takeoff and landing. It binds property owners, developers and planning authorities near the base, overriding normal planning rules where applicable. Exact boundaries and height limits (with explicit exclusions shown as white spaces) are set on the attached map."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument exercises the power in subsection 117AC(1) to declare an area and, under subsection 117AC(3), to impose height restrictions. It does not amend the Defence Act or expand statutory powers; its scope is limited to naming the RAAF Base Amberley area shown on the Schedule 1 map and applying the map's legend-based height limits."},"complexity_factors":["Dependence on a geographical map (Schedule 1) to define the affected area—precision and interpretation of map boundaries matter.","Height restrictions are specified by legend on the map rather than in the instrument text, requiring cross-reference to Schedule 1.","Relies on statutory definitions in the Defence Act (section 4 and s117AC), so understanding requires reading the parent Act.","Administrative discretion: a Ministerial declaration (s3 authority) implements spatial regulation without legislative amendment.","Commencement is tied to another enactment (Defence Legislation Amendment (Instrument Making) Act 2017), creating sequencing dependency.","Compliance burden falls on private landowners and developers in the mapped area (possible cost/alteration of works or vegetation).","Exclusion by white space on the map creates potential edge-case ambiguities for parcels abutting depicted zones."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument declares the land shown in Schedule 1 around RAAF Base Amberley to be a defence aviation area and imposes height limits on buildings, structures and objects (including trees) within that mapped area (secs 5–6). The Minister acts under s117AC of the Defence Act to make the declaration; affected landowners, developers and occupiers must comply with the mapped height restrictions and may need to alter or remove structures or vegetation to meet them."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018","history":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018/history","analysis":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/defence-raaf-base-amberley-defence-aviation-area-declaration-2018/documents"}}