Space (Launches and Returns) Act 2018
30Standard Australian launch permit conditions
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30 Standard Australian launch permit conditions
The following are conditions of each Australian launch permit, except to the extent that the permit otherwise specifies: (a) the launch or launches, and any connected return, must not be conducted in a way that is likely to cause substantial harm to public health or public safety or to cause substantial damage to property; (b) the space object or objects must not be or contain a nuclear weapon or a weapon of mass destruction of any other kind; (c) the space object or objects must not contain a nuclear power source unless the Minister’s written approval has first been obtained; (d) the holder of the permit must satisfy the insurance/financial requirements in Division 7 for each launch, and each return, conducted under the permit; (e) any other conditions prescribed by the rules for the purposes of this paragraph.