{"id":"F2016L00591","name":"Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for May 2016","slug":"woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":129122,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2016L00591-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 May 2016","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.png)\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 Determination of Exclusion Periods for the Green Zone for May 2016\n\nWoomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014\n\nI, Samantha Higgins, Acting Assistant Secretary Arms Control, as a delegate of the Minister for Defence, determine the exclusion periods set out in the Schedule for the green zone 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\nDated 21 April 2016\n\nSamantha Higgins\n\nActing Assistant Secretary Arms Control\n\nSchedule\n\nPART 1\n\n| Exclusion Period          | Part of the Green Zone to which the Exclusion Period applies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |\n| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 16 May 2016 – 22 May 2016 | That part of the green zone contained within and bounded by a line commencing at 30 13.387 S, 134 11.423 E (EZ 1); then to a point 30 02.020 S, 133 16.127 E (EZ 2); then to a point 29 45.911 S, 133 00.845 E (EZ 3); then to a point 29 19.185 S, 132 40.072 E (EZ 4); then to a point 28 55.533 S, 132 55.127 E (EZ 5); then to a point 28 49.754 S, 133 06.609 E (EZ 6); then to a point 28 52.769 S, 133 19.454 E (EZ 7); then to a point 28 58.760 S, 133 49.041 E (EZ 8); 29 14.811 S, 134 14.768 E (EZ 9); then to a point 29 26.926 S, 134 22.179 E (EZ 10); then to a point 29 31.995 S, 134 26.556 E (EZ 11); then to a point 29 45.357 S, 134 28.744 E (EZ 12); and then to a point 30 01.983 S, 134 22.292 E (EZ 13) and identified in the map in Part 2 of the Schedule. |\n\n| Exclusion Period          | Part of the Green Zone to which the Exclusion Period applies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |\n| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| 23 May 2016 – 29 May 2016 | That part of the green zone contained within and bounded by a line commencing at 30 13.387 S, 134 11.423 E (EZ 1); then to a point 30 02.020 S, 133 16.127 E (EZ 2); then to a point 29 45.911 S, 133 00.845 E (EZ 3); then to a point 29 19.185 S, 132 40.072 E (EZ 4); then to a point 28 55.533 S, 132 55.127 E (EZ 5); then to a point 28 49.754 S, 133 06.609 E (EZ 6); then to a point 28 52.769 S, 133 19.454 E (EZ 7); then to a point 28 58.760 S, 133 49.041 E (EZ 8); 29 14.811 S, 134 14.768 E (EZ 9); then to a point 29 26.926 S, 134 22.179 E (EZ 10); then to a point 29 31.995 S, 134 26.556 E (EZ 11); then to a point 29 45.357 S, 134 28.744 E (EZ 12); and then to a point 30 01.983 S, 134 22.292 E (EZ 13) and identified in the map in Part 2 of the Schedule. |\n\nPART 2\n\n![](image.002.png)","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument does not alter the statutory scope of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 or redefine zones. It simply specifies temporary exclusion periods and the precise Green Zone area (by coordinates and map) for two weeks in May 2016, implementing a time-limited restriction under the rule (Schedule, Part 1 and Part 2)."},"complexity_factors":["Technical geographic precision: boundary defined by multiple latitude/longitude points (Schedule, Part 1).","Temporal specificity: two distinct weekly exclusion periods (16–22 May 2016 and 23–29 May 2016) requiring calendar-based compliance.","Legal cross-reference and delegation: made under subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 by an authorised delegate, so users must read both instrument and parent rule to understand authority and effect.","Reliance on map attachment: Part 2 map is necessary to visualise boundaries and confirm on‑ground limits.","Operational compliance burden: affected parties (e.g. land users, operators, surveyors, pilots) must check coordinates/dates and adjust plans or obtain authorisation.","Potential for confusion: identical polygon repeated for consecutive weeks increases risk of redundant notices or misinterpretation if readers skim the Schedule."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument sets two temporary exclusion periods in May 2016 for a specified part of the Woomera Prohibited Area Green Zone by listing exact start/end dates and GPS boundary coordinates. It is made by a delegate under subsection 8(1) of the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014 and affects anyone seeking access or conduct in that mapped area during those dates, because entry will be prohibited unless authorised."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This determination performs exactly the function intended by the parent Rule — temporarily excluding access to specified zones for safety during defence activities. It has not expanded beyond this narrow administrative purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (2 pages)","No defined terms section — relies entirely on the parent Rule (Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014)","Simple structure: delegate authority statement + two identical tables with dates and coordinates","No conditional logic or exceptions","Heavy use of GPS coordinates (13 coordinate pairs) which are verbose but not legally complex","Cross-reference to only one provision: subsection 8(1) of the parent Rule"],"plain_english_summary":"The notice temporarily closes the Woomera Prohibited Area’s \"green zone\" for two one-week exclusion periods in May 2016, defined by specific GPS coordinates. It bars access to permit-holders—pastoralists, miners, Indigenous traditional owners—and others while Defence conducts safety-critical testing. This is a routine, temporary safety measure made under the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014, not a change to the law."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016","history":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016/history","analysis":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/woomera-prohibited-area-rule-2014-determination-of-exclusion-periods-for-the-green-zone-for-may-2016/documents"}}