Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
11Launch facility licence required to operate a launch facility in Australia
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11 Launch facility licence required to operate a launch facility in Australia
A person must not operate a launch facility in Australia, or do anything directly connected with operating a launch facility in Australia, unless: (a) the person holds a launch facility licence for the launch facility; or (b) the person is a related party, for any launches conducted from the facility, of a person who holds such a licence; or (c) the person is acting as an employee, contractor or agent of a person who holds such a licence; or (d) an authorisation certificate covering the operation of the facility, or the things connected with the operation, is held by any person.
Civil penalty: 1,000 penalty units.