Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017

Enforcement and other matters - Offences - Other offences

75: Offences in relation to debris protection area

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"Breaking rules to protect people from space debris can lead to fines or prison time"

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If you break a rule in section 64(3) of the Outer Space and High-altitude Activities Act 2017, you commit an offence. You can read about this rule in section 64(3). If you are in a special area to protect people from debris and you do not leave when ordered to do so under section 64(5), you also commit an offence.

If you commit one of these offences, you might go to prison for up to 3 months or get a fine of up to $2,000, or both. This happens if you are found guilty. The rules are in place to keep people safe.

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This page was last updated on 4 August 2025

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Part 3Enforcement and other matters
Offences: Other offences

75Offences in relation to debris protection area

A person commits an offence if the person contravenes section 64(3).
A person commits an offence if the person, being in a debris protection area, fails or refuses to leave the area immediately after having been ordered to do so under section 64(5).
A person who commits an offence against subsection (1) or (2) is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or to a fine not exceeding $2,000, or both.