Commonwealth Consolidated Acts

DEFENCE (SPECIAL UNDERTAKINGS) ACT 1952 - SECT 16

                   The pilot of an aircraft is guilty of an offence if the pilot:

                     (a)  is over a prohibited area or a restricted area; and

                     (b)  knows of that fact; and

                     (c)  does not have lawful authority to be there; and

                     (d)  does not:

                              (i)  immediately cause the aircraft to be flown outside the area; and

                             (ii)  as soon as possible, report the circumstances to the nearest air traffic control centre established under the Air Navigation Regulations; and

                            (iii)  cause the aircraft to land at such place as is designated by the air traffic control centre and, for that purpose, obey any instructions given by the air traffic control centre as to the movement of that aircraft.

Maximum penalty:    Imprisonment for 2 years.