{"id":"nsw:sl-2021-0465","name":"Sydney Opera House Trust By-law 2021","slug":"sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"nsw","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"465 of 2021","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":176291,"registerId":"nsw-nsw:sl-2021-0465-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Part 1 Preliminary\n\nPart 1 Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Name of By-law","content":"#### 1 Name of By-law\n\n1 Name of By-law\n\n> This By-law is the [Sydney Opera House Trust By-law 2021](/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0465).","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"#### 2 Commencement\n\n2 Commencement\n\n> This By-law commences on 1 September 2021 and is required to be published on the NSW legislation website.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> This By-law replaces the [Sydney Opera House Trust By-law 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0507), which is repealed on 1 September 2021 by the [Subordinate Legislation Act 1989](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1989-146), section 10(2).","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"#### 3 Definitions\n\n3 Definitions\n\n> In this By-law—\n> \n> aircraft includes a drone or other unmanned aerial vehicle, hang-glider, hot air balloon and parachute.\n> \n> auditorium means a chamber music hall, cinema, concert hall, drama theatre or opera theatre on the Opera House premises and includes any other part of the Opera House premises, whether indoors or outdoors, while the part is being used to hold a performance or event.\n> \n> authorised officer means each of the following persons—\n> \n> > (a) a police officer,\n> \n> > (b) the Chief Executive Officer,\n> \n> > (c) a person employed in the Public Service who is assigned to an authorised officer role by the Chief Executive Officer, generally or in relation to a particular provision of this By-law,\n> \n> > (d) a person authorised for the time being by the Chief Executive Officer or the Trust to exercise the functions of an authorised officer, generally or in relation to a particular provision of this By-law.\n> \n> Chief Executive Officer means the person employed in the Public Service as the Chief Executive Officer of the Trust.\n> \n> motor vehicle has the same meaning as in the [Road Transport Act 2013](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2013-018).\n> \n> Opera House premises means the whole of the land comprised in Lot 4, Deposited Plan 787933 and Lot 5, Deposited Plan 775888 and includes a building, work or fixture on the land.\n> \n> parking includes standing and waiting.\n> \n> public area means a part of the Opera House premises that—\n> \n> > (a) comprises open space, or\n> \n> > (b) is used for the purposes of a foyer, walkway or other facility of a public nature.\n> \n> restricted area means a part of the Opera House premises that is not a public area or an auditorium and includes an area from which the public is excluded under clause 6.\n> \n> the Act means the [Sydney Opera House Trust Act 1961](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1961-009).\n> \n> vehicle means a motor vehicle, bicycle, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades or similar device but does not include—\n> \n> > (a) a pram or stroller, or\n> \n> > (b) a wheelchair or other mobility device used as a disability aid.\n> \n> Note—\n> \n> The Act and the [Interpretation Act 1987](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1987-015) contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this By-law.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Regulation of vehicles and persons on Opera House premises—the Act, s 28","content":"# Part 2 Regulation of vehicles and persons on Opera House premises—the Act, s 28\n\nPart 2 Regulation of vehicles and persons on Opera House premises—the Act, s 28","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Driving and parking vehicles","content":"#### 4 Driving and parking vehicles\n\n4 Driving and parking vehicles\n\n> > (1) A person must not use a vehicle on the Opera House premises unless permitted by the Trust.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) The Trust may, by giving a direction, displaying a sign or erecting a barrier, do one or more of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) prohibit the entry of vehicles onto the Opera House premises,\n> > \n> > > (b) regulate or otherwise control the entry of a vehicle onto the Opera House premises,\n> > \n> > > (c) regulate the use and parking of vehicles on the Opera House premises,\n> > \n> > > (d) refuse to admit a vehicle onto the Opera House premises.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not do anything in contravention of a direction, sign or barrier under this clause.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) The Trust may—\n> > \n> > > (a) from time to time fix a scale of charges for the parking of vehicles on the Opera House premises, and\n> > \n> > > (b) demand and receive the charges from a person parking a vehicle on the Opera House premises.","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of entry","content":"#### 5 Conditions of entry\n\n5 Conditions of entry\n\n> > (1) An authorised officer may, for the purposes of promoting safety and security on the Opera House premises, request that a person entering the premises do one or more of the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) undergo a search conducted by electronic means,\n> > > \n> > > Example—\n> > > \n> > > An electronic detection device passed over or in close proximity to the person or the person passing through a detection device.\n> > \n> > > (b) allow the authorised officer to search articles in the person’s possession,\n> > \n> > > (c) identify articles in the person’s possession,\n> > \n> > > (d) remove the person’s coat, jacket or similar item of clothing or gloves, shoes and hat or other headwear and allow the authorised officer to examine the items,\n> > \n> > > (e) if the person enters in or on a vehicle—allow the authorised officer to inspect or search the vehicle,\n> > \n> > > (f) leave an article in the person’s possession in the temporary custody of the Trust while the person is on the Opera House premises.\n> > > \n> > > Example—\n> > > \n> > > Checking the article into a cloakroom provided by the Trust.\n> \n> > (2) A request under subclause (1)(f) may be made by a member of staff of the Trust.\n> \n> > (3) A request under this clause may be made at any time a person is on the Opera House premises.\n> \n> > (4) A person’s entry to the Opera House premises, whether or not on payment of an admission fee, is subject to the condition that the person complies with a request made under this clause.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exclusion of public from certain areas","content":"#### 6 Exclusion of public from certain areas\n\n6 Exclusion of public from certain areas\n\n> The Trust may exclude the public from a part of the Opera House premises by—\n> \n> > (a) giving a direction, or\n> \n> > (b) displaying a sign, or\n> \n> > (c) erecting a barrier.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Admission to auditoriums and restricted areas","content":"#### 7 Admission to auditoriums and restricted areas\n\n7 Admission to auditoriums and restricted areas\n\n> > (1) A person must not enter an auditorium that is open for a ticketed performance or event unless the person has a ticket or a permit authorising the person to enter the auditorium.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not enter a restricted area unless the person has a permit authorising the person to enter the restricted area.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) The Trust may grant a permit authorising a person or group of persons to enter an auditorium or restricted area.\n> \n> > (4) A permit must be written and specify the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) the auditorium or restricted area to which it relates,\n> > \n> > > (b) the period during which the permit has effect,\n> > \n> > > (c) the purposes for which the permit is granted.\n> \n> > (5) In this clause—\n> > \n> > ticketed performance or event means a performance or event for which a ticket must be held for entry to the auditorium in which the performance or event is taking place.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited activities in auditoriums","content":"#### 8 Prohibited activities in auditoriums\n\n8 Prohibited activities in auditoriums\n\n> > (1) A person must not take food or drink into, or consume food or drink within, an auditorium.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) During a performance in an auditorium, a person must not do the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) take photographs or films in the auditorium,\n> > \n> > > (b) use a device to record sound or images in the auditorium or to transmit sound or images from the auditorium,\n> > \n> > > (c) cause inconvenience to another person in the auditorium.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited activities on Opera House premises","content":"#### 9 Prohibited activities on Opera House premises\n\n9 Prohibited activities on Opera House premises\n\n> > (1) A person must not do the following on the Opera House premises—\n> > \n> > > (a) sell, hire, display for sale or hire or solicit for sale or hire a service, article or thing,\n> > \n> > > (b) distribute an article or thing for commercial or promotional purposes,\n> > \n> > > (c) conduct, or cause or assist in the conduct of, an amusement, entertainment, instruction or performance,\n> > \n> > > (d) conduct, or cause or assist in the conduct of, a public demonstration,\n> > \n> > > (e) use an audio, loudspeaker or broadcasting equipment or camera, whether photographic, cinematic or video, for commercial purposes,\n> > \n> > > (f) use a device to record or transmit sound or images for commercial purposes,\n> > \n> > > (g) distribute or display, by oral, visual, written, electronic or other means, an advertisement, sign, bill, poster or other promotional material,\n> > \n> > > (h) undertake a charitable collection,\n> > \n> > > (i) operate a radio or other electronic device, or play a musical instrument, at a volume likely to cause inconvenience to another person,\n> > \n> > > (j) operate a public address system, loudspeaker or similar device,\n> > \n> > > (k) allow an animal that is under the person’s care or control onto the premises,\n> > \n> > > (l) deface, damage, obscure or interfere with a sign or notice displayed on the premises,\n> > \n> > > (m) launch or land an aircraft.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) Subclause (1)(k) does not prohibit a person who has a disability from bringing an assistance animal onto the Opera House premises.\n> \n> > (3) A person must not smoke in an area of the Opera House premises unless a sign designates the area as an area in which smoking is permitted.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.\n> \n> > (4) In this clause—\n> > \n> > animal means a non-human mammal or a bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, crustacean, insect, arachnid, arthropod or mollusc.\n> > \n> > assistance animal and disability have the same meanings as in the [Disability Discrimination Act 1992](http://www.legislation.gov.au/) of the Commonwealth.\n> > \n> > smoke has the same meaning as in the [Smoke-free Environment Act 2000](/view/html/inforce/current/act-2000-069).","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interference with equipment","content":"#### 10 Interference with equipment\n\n10 Interference with equipment\n\n> A person must not, while on the Opera House premises, damage, tamper with, or otherwise interfere with the operation of—\n> \n> > (a) equipment, fixtures or fittings on the Opera House premises, or\n> \n> > (b) an electronic, technological or computer system or network operating on the Opera House premises.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Mooring, fishing and swimming","content":"#### 11 Mooring, fishing and swimming\n\n11 Mooring, fishing and swimming\n\n> > (1) A person must not do the following—\n> > \n> > > (a) launch or moor a vessel from or to the Opera House premises,\n> > \n> > > (b) fish from the Opera House premises,\n> > \n> > > (c) swim to and enter the Opera House premises or swim from the premises.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (2) It is not an offence if a person swims to or from the Opera House premises, or launches or moors a vessel from or to the premises, in an emergency.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Powers of authorised officers—the Act, s 28","content":"# Part 3 Powers of authorised officers—the Act, s 28\n\nPart 3 Powers of authorised officers—the Act, s 28","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Directions to leave","content":"#### 12 Directions to leave\n\n12 Directions to leave\n\n> > (1) An authorised officer may require a person who is in an auditorium or restricted area, or who is seeking entry to an auditorium or restricted area, to produce a ticket or permit authorising the person to enter the auditorium or area.\n> \n> > (2) An authorised officer may direct a person to leave an auditorium or restricted area if the person is not authorised by a ticket or permit to be in the auditorium or area.\n> \n> > (3) An authorised officer may direct a person to leave the Opera House premises or a part of the premises if the authorised officer believes on reasonable grounds that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person is about to contravene, is contravening or has contravened a provision of this By-law, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the person is about to commit, is committing or has committed another offence on the Opera House premises, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the person is failing or has failed to comply with a request made under clause 5 that is a condition of the person’s entry to the Opera House premises, or\n> > \n> > > (d) the person is causing inconvenience or behaving in an offensive manner or a manner likely to endanger the person or another person, or\n> > \n> > > (e) the direction is necessary to protect the person’s health or safety or the health or safety of another person.\n> \n> > (4) A person must not fail to comply with a direction under this clause.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n> \n> > (5) An authorised officer may remove from the Opera House premises a person who fails to comply with a direction under this clause.\n> \n> > (6) Reasonable force may be used to effect the person’s removal.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Requirement to state name and address","content":"#### 13 Requirement to state name and address\n\n13 Requirement to state name and address\n\n> > (1) An authorised officer may require a person to state the person’s full name and residential address if the authorised officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person—\n> > \n> > > (a) is contravening or has contravened a provision of this By-law, or\n> > \n> > > (b) is committing or has committed another offence on the Opera House premises.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not—\n> > \n> > > (a) without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement under this clause, or\n> > \n> > > (b) in purported compliance with a requirement, provide information that the person knows to be false or misleading in a material particular.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) A person is not guilty of an offence against this clause unless it is established that the authorised officer warned the person that the failure to comply with the requirement is an offence.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Taking photographs","content":"#### 14 Taking photographs\n\n14 Taking photographs\n\n> An authorised officer may take a photograph or make another form of image of a person if the authorised officer suspects on reasonable grounds that the person—\n> \n> > (a) is contravening or has contravened a provision of this By-law, or\n> \n> > (b) is committing or has committed another offence on the Opera House premises.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Powers in relation to aircraft, vehicles and vessels","content":"#### 15 Powers in relation to aircraft, vehicles and vessels\n\n15 Powers in relation to aircraft, vehicles and vessels\n\n> > (1) An authorised officer may direct a person to remove from the Opera House premises an unlawfully landed aircraft, unlawfully parked vehicle or unlawfully moored vessel that is under the person’s control.\n> \n> > (2) A person must not fail to comply with a direction under this clause.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.\n> \n> > (3) An authorised officer may cause an unlawfully landed aircraft, unlawfully parked vehicle or unlawfully moored vessel to be removed from the Opera House premises if—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person in control of the aircraft, vehicle or vessel has failed to comply with a direction to remove the aircraft, vehicle or vessel, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the aircraft, vehicle or vessel is unattended and the authorised officer, after making reasonable inquiries, has been unable to identify a person who is in control of the aircraft, vehicle or vessel.\n> \n> > (4) For the purpose of promoting safety and security on the Opera House premises, an authorised officer may cause an aircraft, vehicle or vessel to be removed from the premises at any time.","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous—the Act, s 28","content":"# Part 4 Miscellaneous—the Act, s 28\n\nPart 4 Miscellaneous—the Act, s 28","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Banning from Opera House premises","content":"#### 16 Banning from Opera House premises\n\n16 Banning from Opera House premises\n\n> > (1) The Trust may ban a person from the Opera House premises if it believes on reasonable grounds that—\n> > \n> > > (a) the person has contravened a provision of this By-law or has committed another offence on the Opera House premises, or\n> > \n> > > (b) the person has failed to comply with a request made under clause 5 that is a condition of the person’s entry to the Opera House premises, or\n> > \n> > > (c) the person has caused inconvenience or has behaved in an offensive manner or a manner likely to endanger the person or another person.\n> \n> > (2) A ban under this clause takes effect when written notice of the ban is served on the person and remains in force for the period specified in the notice or for 3 months, if no period is specified.\n> \n> > (3) The maximum period that may be specified in a notice under subclause (2) is 3 months unless there is a ban already in force in relation to the person, in which case the maximum period that may be specified is 12 months.\n> \n> > (4) The Trust may remove a ban in relation to a person at any time by written notice served on the person.\n> \n> > (5) A person must not enter the Opera House premises while a ban is in force in relation to the person.\n> > \n> > Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n> \n> > (6) The Trust may delegate the exercise of a function of the Trust under this clause, other than this power of delegation, to the Chief Executive Officer, another member of staff of the Trust or a police officer.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Exercise of Trust’s functions","content":"#### 17 Exercise of Trust’s functions\n\n17 Exercise of Trust’s functions\n\n> A function conferred on the Trust by this By-law, other than a function under clause 16, may be exercised by an authorised officer.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Offence to hinder or obstruct","content":"#### 18 Offence to hinder or obstruct\n\n18 Offence to hinder or obstruct\n\n> A person must not hinder or obstruct a person in the exercise of a function under this By-law.\n> \n> Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Certain acts not to be offences","content":"#### 19 Certain acts not to be offences\n\n19 Certain acts not to be offences\n\n> > (1) A person does not commit an offence under this By-law if the act giving rise to the offence was done—\n> > \n> > > (a) as part of a performance put on, or approved, by the Trust, or\n> > \n> > > (b) by a member of staff of the Trust in the course of the member’s employment, or\n> > \n> > > (c) under the direction or with the consent of the Trust.\n> \n> > (2) The consent of the Trust referred to in this clause may be given generally or in a particular case.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Allowances for trustees","content":"#### 20 Allowances for trustees\n\n20 Allowances for trustees\n\n> The allowances to which a trustee is entitled under the Act, section 13 are the allowances for the time being fixed by the Governor.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Savings","content":"#### 21 Savings\n\n21 Savings\n\n> Any act, matter or thing that, immediately before the repeal of the [Sydney Opera House Trust By-law 2015](/view/html/repealed/current/sl-2015-0507), had effect under that By-law continues to have effect under this By-law.","sortOrder":24}],"analysis":{"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The by-law replaces the 2015 by-law (commencement note) but contains a savings clause preserving acts, matters or things that had effect under the earlier by-law (cl 21). The instrument therefore maintains the existing regulatory scope while restating and updating operational provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Defined terms establish scope of application (e.g. \"vehicle\", \"public area\", \"restricted area\") which affects many clauses (cl 3).","Wide enforcement discretion vested in Trust, Chief Executive Officer and authorised officers, including delegation (cl 3, cl 17, cl 16(6)).","Range of enforcement powers: directed removal, searches (including electronic), photography, requirement to give name/address, use of reasonable force (cls 5, 12–15, 13–14).","Varied penalties (5–50 penalty units) tied to different offences, creating graded compliance risk (multiple clauses).","Permit and ticket regime for access to auditoriums and restricted areas, with formal permit requirements (cl 7).","Regulation of commercial activity and expressive conduct (sales, distribution, demonstrations, filming) imposes compliance costs on businesses and organisers (cl 9).","Operational rules touching other regimes (parking charges, smoking, assistance animals) and cross-references to other Acts (cl 3 note; cl 9(4)).","Replacement and continuity with earlier by-law combined with a savings clause preserves prior acts and interactions (commencement note; cl 21)."],"plain_english_summary":"This by-law sets rules for behaviour, access and vehicle use on the Sydney Opera House grounds. It gives the Trust and authorised officers powers to control entry, require searches, set parking charges, exclude or ban people, and impose fines for breaches. \n\nIt applies to all visitors, drivers, performers, vendors and staff. Costs fall on people who breach rules (penalties, removal, bans) and on users of paid services (parking); decisions and enforcement rest with the Trust, its CEO and authorised officers."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The By-law remains tightly focused on its original purpose: regulating conduct on the Sydney Opera House premises. The 2021 version replaces the 2015 By-law without expanding into new regulatory areas. The scope covers the same ground — vehicle control, entry conditions, prohibited activities, and enforcement powers — with modernised language (e.g., explicit mention of drones in the 'aircraft' definition) but no mission creep."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose instrument (21 clauses across 4 Parts)","Minimal cross-referencing — only 3 external Acts referenced (Road Transport Act 2013, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Smoke-free Environment Act 2000)","Straightforward conditional logic — most prohibitions are absolute with simple exceptions (e.g., clause 9(2) exemption for assistance animals; clause 11(2) emergency exception for swimming)","Limited defined terms — 12 defined terms in clause 3, all concrete and non-technical","No nested exceptions or complex temporal conditions","Penalty structure is simple: mostly 10 penalty units, with 5 units for smoking and 50 units for more serious matters (interference with equipment, failing to leave, giving false details, breaching a ban)"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this By-law does:**\n\nThis is the rulebook for visiting and using the Sydney Opera House site. It sets out what visitors can and cannot do, gives security staff and police powers to manage troublemakers, and establishes penalties for breaking the rules.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **Visitors** — anyone entering the Opera House site, whether for a show, a tour, or just to see the sails\n- **Performers and commercial operators** — anyone wanting to film, sell things, or put on entertainment\n- **Trust staff and authorised officers** — security, the CEO, and police who enforce the rules\n\n**Key rules explained:**\n\n- **Getting in:** Security can search you and your bags, and make you leave coats or bags in cloakrooms. You must agree to this as a condition of entry.\n- **Tickets:** You cannot enter a performance space without a valid ticket or permit.\n- **Banned activities:** No food or drink inside theatres; no photos or recordings during performances; no selling things, protesting, or flying drones; no smoking except in designated areas.\n- **Vehicles:** You cannot drive or park without permission. The Trust can tow unlawfully parked vehicles.\n- **Water access:** No fishing, swimming to the site, or mooring boats (unless it's an emergency).\n- **Enforcement:** Authorised officers can kick you out, demand your name and address, photograph you if they suspect an offence, and ban you for up to 3 months (or 12 months if you're a repeat offender).\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThe By-law protects the building, ensures performances aren't disrupted, keeps visitors safe, and prevents the site from being used for unauthorised commercial activities or protests. Breaking these rules can cost you up to 50 penalty units (roughly $5,500 at current rates) or get you banned for months."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available information, there is no indication the scope of this by-law changed from its original intent. It appears to have been enacted and remained unchanged since 20 August 2021, with a single in-force version on record."},"complexity_factors":["Only metadata and administrative status information is visible — no substantive legal content is present in the provided document","The by-law itself is likely straightforward subordinate legislation governing a single physical site","Standard staged repeal mechanism under the Subordinate Legislation Act 1989 adds a minor layer of procedural context","No cross-referencing to complex regulatory schemes is apparent from the available text"],"plain_english_summary":"The Sydney Opera House Trust By-law 2021 is a subordinate rule made by the Trust that governs how the Opera House site is managed and used. It affects visitors, performers, event organisers, vendors and the Trust itself, and has been in force since 20 August 2021. The extract here shows only metadata (not the by-law text); such by-laws typically set rules on conduct, permits, commercial activity and safety, non‑compliance risking fines or removal. It expires on 1 September 2026."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021","history":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021/history","analysis":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/sydney-opera-house-trust-by-law-2021/documents"}}