{"id":"F2018L00415","name":"Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2018 - 2019","slug":"f2018l00415","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":317821,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2018L00415-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2018 - 2019","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms of Australia](image.001.png)\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2018 - 2019\n\nmade under subsection 8(1) of the\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014\n\nCompilation No. 1\n\nCompilation date: 8 February 2019\n\nIncludes amendments up to: F2019L00102\n\nRegistered: 18 March 2019\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis 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 2018 - 2019 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 8 February 2019 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe 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.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf 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.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nSelf-repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nI, John Anderson, Director Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office, as a delegate of the Minister for Defence, determine the exclusion periods for the zones listed in the Schedule, for the purposes of subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.\n\nZones within the Woomera Prohibited Area are prescribed in section 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.\n\nSchedule\n\n| Exclusion Period                   | Zone to which the Exclusion Period applies |\n| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |\n| 1 October 2018 – 7 October 2018    | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 8 October 2018 – 14 October 2018   | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 15 October 2018 – 21 October 2018  | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 22 October 2018 – 28 October 2018  | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 29 October 2018 – 4 November 2018  | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 5 November 2018 – 10 November 2018 | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 25 March 2019 – 31 March 2019      | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 1 April 2019 – 7 April 2019        | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 8 April 2019 – 14 April 2019       | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 15 April 2019 – 20 April 2019      | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 1 June 2019 – 7 June 2019          | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 8 June 2019 – 14 June 2019         | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 15 June 2019 – 21 June 2019        | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 22 June 2019 – 28 June 2019        | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 29 June 2019 – 30 June 2019        | Amber Zone 1                               |\n| 1 October 2018 – 7 October 2018    | Amber Zone 2                               |\n| 8 October 2018 – 14 October 2018   | Amber Zone 2                               |\n| 15 October 2018 – 21 October 2018  | Amber Zone 2                               |\n| 22 October 2018 – 28 October 2018  | Amber Zone 2                               |\n| 29 October 2018 – 4 November 2018  | Amber Zone 2                               |\n| 5 November 2018 – 10 November 2018 | Amber Zone 2                               |\n\n> Note: Endnotes\n\n> Note: Endnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\n> Note: Endnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted                         | o = order(s)                        |\n| ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| am = amended                                   | Ord = Ordinance                     |\n| amdt = amendment                               | orig = original                     |\n| c = clause(s)                                  | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)  |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x                       | /sub‑subparagraph(s)                |\n| Ch = Chapter(s)                                | pres = present                      |\n| def = definition(s)                            | prev = previous                     |\n| Dict = Dictionary                              | (prev…) = previously                |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament          | Pt = Part(s)                        |\n| Div = Division(s)                              | r = regulation(s)/rule(s)           |\n| ed = editorial change                          | reloc = relocated                   |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered                  |\n| effect                                         | rep = repealed                      |\n| F = Federal Register of Legislation            | rs = repealed and substituted       |\n| gaz = gazette                                  | s = section(s)/subsection(s)        |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003                      | Sch = Schedule(s)                   |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003         | Sdiv = Subdivision(s)               |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given     | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| effect                                         | SR = Statutory Rules                |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment       | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)             |\n| cannot be given effect                         | SubPt = Subpart(s)                  |\n| mod = modified/modification                    | underlining = whole or part not     |\n| No. = Number(s)                                | commenced or to be commenced        |\n\n> Note: Endnote 3—Legislation history\n\n| Name                                                                                                                                                 | Registration              | Commencement | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2018 - 2019                | 27 Mar 2018 (F2018L00415) | 28 Mar 2018  |                                                 |\n| Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for Financial Year 2018 – 2019 Amendment No.1 | 7 Feb 2019 (F2019L00102)  | 8 Feb 2019   | —                                               |\n\n> Note: Endnote 4—Amendment history\n\n| Provision affected        | How affected   |\n| ------------------------- | -------------- |\n| Schedule                  |                |\n| Schedule................. | am F2019L00102 |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the function intended by its enabling legislation (subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014): specifying exclusion periods for designated zones. It has not expanded beyond this narrow administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Single operative provision (the Schedule table) containing only dates and zone names","No defined terms within the instrument itself (relies on external definitions in the parent Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Straightforward tabular format with two columns","Extensive endnotes and compilation metadata (standard for legislative instruments) but these are administrative rather than substantive complexity","Total length is approximately 2 pages of substantive content excluding boilerplate compilation notes"],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets the exact 2018–19 calendar dates when Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 of the Woomera Prohibited Area are legally closed to the public. It tells mining companies, pastoralists, traditional owners and others when access is prohibited for safety and defence activities, providing legal certainty so people can plan around exclusion periods and avoid unlawful entry."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument's Schedule was amended after initial registration. Original determination registered 27 Mar 2018; an amendment (F2019L00102) registered 7 Feb 2019 and commenced 8 Feb 2019 altered the Schedule (Endnote 3; Endnote 4 states 'Schedule... am F2019L00102'), so the exclusion-date list was changed from the original text."},"complexity_factors":["Narrow, discrete content: instrument only lists temporal exclusion periods in a Schedule (Schedule).","Delegated administrative action: made by Director as delegate of the Minister for Defence (determination text: 'I, John Anderson... as a delegate... determine').","Legal hook to primary rule: made under subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 (opening line).","Amendment history and compilation formalities increase tracing effort despite simple substance (Endnote 3 and Endnote 4 show registration and amendment dates).","Operational effect concentrated on affected users: creates compliance/coordination costs for parties needing access during listed weeks (implicit from the Schedule's exclusion dates)."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination sets specific no‑access (exclusion) date ranges in financial year 2018–19 for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 inside the Woomera Prohibited Area. It is made under subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014. The listed weeks are mechanically binding: anyone who needs access to those zones during the listed dates cannot lawfully enter and must plan or alter activities accordingly. The decision was made by the Director of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office as a delegate of the Minister for Defence."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/f2018l00415","history":"/api/acts/f2018l00415/history","analysis":"/api/acts/f2018l00415/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/f2018l00415/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/f2018l00415/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/f2018l00415/documents"}}