40Giving Minister’s permission

40 Giving Minister’s permission

(1) The Minister may give the written permission if the Minister is satisfied that: (a) doing so would not prejudice the security of defence activities; and (b) the person is likely to comply with any conditions to which the permission is subject; and (c) it would be safe for the person to be in the Woomera Prohibited Area under the permission. (2) The Minister must notify the person of the Minister’s decision orally or in writing. (3) If the Minister gives the permission and notifies the person orally, the Minister must, as soon as practicable, give the person the permission. (4) The permission is subject to the condition that the person must not carry out activities under the permission other than those for which the permission is given. (5) The permission must specify: (a) the person by name; and (b) the purpose for which the permission is given; and (c) the activities for which the permission is given; and (d) the places covered by the permission (including details of the access routes); and (e) when the permission ceases to be in force; and (f) any other conditions to which the permission is subject. (6) The Minister must keep a written record of all permissions given under this section.

Note: The permission may be suspended under section 72TH of the Act.