3Objects of Act

3 Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are: (a) to establish a system for the regulation of space activities carried on either from Australia or by Australian nationals outside Australia; and (aa) to establish a system for the regulation of the launch of high power rockets in Australia; and (b) to ensure that a reasonable balance is achieved between: (i) the removal of barriers to participation in space activities and the encouragement of innovation and entrepreneurship in the space industry; and (ii) the safety of space activities, and the risk of damage to persons or property as a result of space activities, regulated by this Act; and (c) to implement certain of Australia’s obligations under the UN Space Treaties.

Note: This Act does not limit the operation of other laws of the Commonwealth (except so far as the other laws are inconsistent with this Act): see section 105.