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Defence (Special Undertakings) Act 1952

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C2024C00812 (C14)

11 December 2024

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1 Short title
2 Commencement
2A Purposes of Act
3 Application
4 Interpretation
5 Application of the Criminal Code
6 Special defence undertakings
7 Prohibited areas
8 Minister may declare prohibited areas
8A Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap
9 Unlawful entry etc.
10 Officer in charge
11 Permits
12 Compliance with directions of officer in charge
13 Sabotage
14 Restricted areas
15 Orders
16 Procedure in emergency
17 Use of cameras etc.
18 Sea and air traffic
19 Suspension etc. of licences and certificates
20 Search of persons in or entering prohibited areas
21 Search and detention of aircraft
22 Power to arrest
23 Arrest of suspected persons
25 Forfeiture of articles etc.
26 No action against Commonwealth
28 Prosecution of offences
29 Punishment of offences
31 Hearing in camera etc.
32 Regulations
Endnotes
- Endnote 1—About the endnotes
- Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
- Endnote 3—Legislation history
- Endnote 4—Amendment history

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