{"id":"F2022L01228","name":"Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for 16 October 2022 to 5 November 2022","slug":"woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-16-octob","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":102651,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2022L01228-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for 16 October 2022 to 5 November 2022","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.png)\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 \nDetermination of Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for 16 October 2022 to 5 November 2022\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014\n\nI, Kate Leane, Director Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office, as a delegate of the Minister for Defence, for the purposes of subsections 8(1) and 8(4) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, determine the periods set out in column 1 of the table in Part 1 of the Schedule to be the exclusion periods for that part of the Green Zone described in column 2 of Part 1of the Schedule.\n\nThat part of the Green Zone described in column 2 of Part 1 of the Schedule to which the exclusion periods apply is illustrated on the map at Part 2 of the Schedule.\n\nZones within the Woomera Prohibited Area are prescribed in section 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.\n\nDated 13 September 2022\n\n![Signature of Kate Leane, Director of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office](image.002.png)\n\nKate Leane\n\nDirector Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office\n\nSchedule\n\nPart 1\n\n| Exclusion Periods | Part of the Green Zone to which the Exclusion Periods apply |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | 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|\n| 16 October 2022 to 22 October 2022 inclusive;23 October 2022 to 29 October 2022 inclusive; and30 October 2022 to 05 November 2022 inclusive. | That part of the Green Zone within the Woomera Prohibited Area contained within and bounded by a line commencing at S 30.50439866°, E 135.3144864° (Point 1), and then to a point S 30.40500636°, E 135.3302729° (Point 2), and then to a point S 30.34457982°, E 135.2890766° (Point 3), and then to a point S 30.30921572°, E 135.280153° (Point 4), and then to a point S 30.22544951°, E 135.2362072° (Point 5), and then to a point S 30.1842532°, E 135.1922631° (Point 6), and then to a point S 30.02391794°, E 135.1908848° (Point 7), and then to a point S 29.97448038°, E 135.1647932° (Point 8), and then to a point S 29.9262454°, E 135.1558657° (Point 9), and then to a point S 29.86204557°, E 135.1191334° (Point 10), and then to a point S 29.83903788°, E 135.1229051° (Point 11), and then to a point S 29.82599205°, E 135.1184489° (Point 12), and then to a point S 29.79647081°, E 135.1194798° (Point 13), and then to a point S 29.75374851°, E 135.1176708° (Point 14), and then to a point S 29.75116749°, E 135.1069012° (Point 15), and then to a point S 29.53158999°, E 134.5420026° (Point 16), and then to a point S 29.40936795°, E 134.5598582° (Point 17), and then to a point S 29.39769815°, E 134.5681021° (Point 18), and then to a point S 29.37091395°, E 134.5832072° (Point 19), and then to a point S 29.11857301°, E 134.5756562° (Point 20), and then to a point S 29.1158281°, E 134.3408213° (Point 21), and then to a point S 29.00871034°, E 134.3421903° (Point 22), and then to a point S 28.75053179°, E 134.086763° (Point 23), and then to a point S 28.53767605°, E 134.0881347° (Point 24), and then to a point S 28.5362994°, E 133.824462° (Point 25), and then to a point S 27.85068357°, E 133.8210335° (Point 26), and then to a S 27.84656365°, E 132.0103407° (Point 27), and then to a point S 28.12602755°, E 132.009656° (Point 28), and then to a point S 28.125342°, E 131.510463° (Point 29), and then to a point S 29.7176721°, E 131.5084109° (Point 30), and then to a point S 29.72316415°, E 132.0089754° (Point 31), and then to a point S 30.3955654°, E 132.0058817° (Point 32), and then to a point S 30.3945315°, E 132.0312857° (Point 33), and then to a point S 30.39899802°, E 132.0457049° (Point 34), and then to a point S 30.40208574°, E 132.0666483° (Point 35), and then to a point S 30.39900105°, E 132.0899925° (Point 36), and then to a point S 30.40483047°, E 132.1092235° (Point 37), and then to a point S 30.42062911°, E 132.1538576° (Point 38), and then to a point S 30.42732363°, E 132.1943649° (Point 39), and then to a point S 30.42869582°, E 132.2273272° (Point 40), and then to a point S 30.41633379°, E 132.2918729° (Point 41), and then to a point S 30.41084003°, E 132.3783836° (Point 42), and then to a point S 30.40895306°, E 132.4377797° (Point 43), and then to a point S 30.41582284°, E 132.4999277° (Point 44), and then a point S 30.42045414°, E 132.5280768° (Point 45), and then to a point S 30.43556056°, E 132.6132201° (point 46), and then to a point S 30.45187421°, E 132.69321° (Point 47), and then to a point S 30.46869166°, E 132.7512338° (Point 48), and then to a point S 30.48757493°, E 132.8075448° (Point 49), and then to a point S 30.50010769°, E 132.874143° (Point 50), and then to a point S 30.48929119°, E 132.9472724° (Point 51), and then to a point S 30.49323938°, E 133.0128483° (Point 52), and then to a point S 30.48242251°, E 133.0870018° (Point 53), and then to a point S 30.48036792°, E 133.1206546° (Point 54), and then to a point S 30.47659206°, E 133.1652859° (Point 55), and then to a point S 30.46457354°, E 133.2397887° (Point 56), and then to a point S 30.46766051°, E 133.3805479° (Point 57), and then to a point S 30.45392991°, E 133.5037975° (Point 58), and then to a point S 30.44500597°, E 133.603018° (Point 59), and then to a point S 30.39007235°, E 133.7458369° (Point 60), and then to a point S 30.21445928°, E 133.9563007° (Point 61), and then to a point S 30.22149906°, E 134.1914739° (Point 62), and then to a point S 30.42216923°, E 134.815977° (Point 63), and then to a point S 30.50954533°, E 135.2506271° (Point 64) and then to the of commencement and identified in the map in Part 2 of the Schedule. |\n\nPart 2 \n\nMap of the bounded area of that part of the Green Zone described in column 2 of Part 1 of this Schedule to which the exclusion periods apply \n\n![Map showing bounded area of that part of the Green Zone described in column 2 of Part 1 of this Schedule to which the Exclusion Periods 16 October 2022 to 5 November 2022 inclusive apply.](image.003.png)","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a routine administrative determination made under existing delegated powers. It does not expand the scope of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014; it merely exercises the Rule's existing mechanism for temporarily excluding public access during defence activities. The geographic area described, while large, falls within the already-established Green Zone boundaries."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive coordinate-based boundary description (64 GPS points defining the polygon)","Relies on external definitions: 'Green Zone' and zone classifications are defined in section 6 of the parent Rule, not reproduced here","Cross-references to subsections 8(1) and 8(4) of the enabling legislation without explaining their content","Split exclusion periods (three separate date ranges) presented in a single table cell, requiring careful parsing","Dependent on a map (Part 2) that is referenced but not legibly reproduced in the text"],"plain_english_summary":"This notice temporarily closes a large part of the Woomera Prohibited Area’s Green Zone, barring public entry from 16 October to 5 November 2022 (three weekly exclusion blocks). \n\nIt affects anyone who would normally enter with permits or rights—pastoralists, miners, tourists, traditional owners—so Defence can conduct hazardous testing and launches; entry during the exclusion risks safety and criminal penalties under the Woomera Prohibited Area Act."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument does not amend the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 or alter zone definitions. It exercises the rule's existing power (subsections 8(1) and 8(4)) to designate temporary exclusion periods for a specified part of the Green Zone (Schedule Parts 1–2). The scope of the underlying rule remains unchanged; the determination only sets time‑limited access restrictions for a defined geographic area."},"complexity_factors":["Legal delegation and authority: determination made by the Director as delegate of the Minister under subsections 8(1) and 8(4) (instrument preamble) — requires checking delegated powers and procedural compliance.","Technical geographic specification: the bounded area is defined by a long list of 64 latitude/longitude points in Schedule Part 1 — requires GIS translation to implement and enforce.","Multiple discrete date ranges: three consecutive exclusion ranges across October–November 2022 (Schedule Part 1) introduce periodic access changes for the same area.","Map attachment: Schedule Part 2 contains a map which must align with the coordinate description; any discrepancy raises implementation risk.","Cross-reference to rule framework: zones are defined elsewhere (section 6 of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, cited in instrument), so readers must consult the principal rule for contextual obligations and consequences.","Compliance burden concentrated on local users and visitors: those who would use or traverse that bounded area must alter plans to avoid the exclusion periods (implied by designation of 'exclusion periods')."],"plain_english_summary":"This determination, made under subsections 8(1) and 8(4) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, sets three temporary exclusion periods between 16 October and 5 November 2022 for a specifically bounded part of the Green Zone — the area is defined by a 64‑point coordinate polygon and shown on the attached map. \n\nIt affects anyone who would access that bounded area during those dates. The Director of the Woomera Prohibited Area Coordination Office, as the Minister’s delegate, makes the decision; it creates a time‑limited access prohibition and associated compliance obligations."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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