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Woomera Prohibited Area Exclusion Periods Determination 2026

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Published March 27th, 2026
Detected March 27th, 2026
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Summary

The Australian Department of Defence has issued a determination setting exclusion periods for Amber Zones 1 and 2 within the Woomera Prohibited Area for the period of July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. This determination is authorized under the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.

What changed

This legislative instrument, the Woomera Prohibited Area (Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026) Determination 2026, specifies the dates during which Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 within the Woomera Prohibited Area will be subject to exclusion periods. The determination is made by the Department of Defence and is authorized by the Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014.

This rule establishes specific operational dates for restricted airspace within the Woomera Prohibited Area. Entities involved in activities that may be affected by these exclusion periods, such as aviation or research activities, should consult the determination to ensure compliance with the specified dates. No specific compliance deadline is mentioned beyond the effective date of the determination, but adherence to the exclusion periods is mandatory for activities within the Woomera Prohibited Area.

What to do next

  1. Review the specified exclusion periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 within the Woomera Prohibited Area for July-December 2026.
  2. Ensure all planned activities within the Woomera Prohibited Area comply with the stated exclusion dates.

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Woomera Prohibited Area (Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026) Determination 2026

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Named provisions

Woomera Prohibited Area (Exclusion Periods for Amber Zone 1 and Amber Zone 2 for 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026) Determination 2026

Classification

Agency
DoD (AU)
Published
March 27th, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
F2026L00386
Supersedes
Woomera Prohibited Area Rule 2014

Who this affects

Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration
Activity scope
Airspace Management Restricted Area Operations
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Defense & National Security
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Maritime & Shipping Government Operations

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