51Authorisation to carry out a defence operation or practice

#### 51 Authorisation to carry out a defence operation or practice (1) The Chief of the Defence Force, the Secretary or a Service Chief may authorise the carrying out of a defence operation or practice in a defence practice area by: (a) members of the Defence Force; or (b) members of the armed forces of a country other than Australia; or (c) members of the Defence Force and members of the armed forces of a country other than Australia. (2) An authorisation under subregulation (1): (a) must be in writing; and (b) must specify the time when the defence operation or practice will take place.