Commonwealth Consolidated Acts Commonwealth Consolidated Acts(1) The Designated Authority may declare a safety zone around a structure or equipment in an offshore area.
(2) A declaration may only be made for the purpose of protecting the structure or equipment.
(3) The safety zone may extend not more than 500 metres from the outer edge of the structure or equipment.
(4) The declaration is to be made by notice published in the Gazette.
(5) The declaration may apply to:
(a) all vessels; or
(b) all vessels except those specified in the declaration.