Regulator function
- System of access permits
- Exclusion of persons for safety and security during the testing of war materiel
- Permission for certain types of technology use and infrastructure
Legislation
- Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014
- Defence Force Regulations 1952 (Part VI preserved)
- Defence Act 1903 (Part VIB)
Regulated community
Persons seeking permission to access to the prohibited area:
- Resources sector (mining, exploration)
- Research & environmental purposes
- Tourism
- Pastoral operations
- Aboriginal persons
Portfolio
Defence
Internal to department / external entity
Internal