Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00104:clause:3a_3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2005A00104
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 3A cl 3
Character Range: 11692–12466

3  Simplified outline

  The following is a simplified outline of this Part:

         • The ACA may declare a protection zone in relation to a submarine cable installed in Australian waters.
         • The ACA must consult with an advisory committee, with the Environment Secretary and with the public before it declares a protection zone.
         • Certain activities are prohibited in the zone and restrictions may be imposed on other activities in the zone.
         • It is an offence for a person to damage a submarine cable in a protection zone, to engage in an activity that is prohibited in a protection zone, or to contravene any restrictions imposed on an activity in a protection zone.

Division 2—Declaration of protection zones

Subdivision A—Declarations