Authorities lift a temporary drone ban at Coogee Beach following a shark incident in which a woman is mauled, according to multiple reports. The decision removes restrictions that had been put in place for drones operating over the beach area while safety measures were reviewed after the attack. The government says it will coordinate with Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Surf Life Saving NSW to manage drone activity and swimmer safety. Officials indicate the work is intended to shape a longer-term approach, including making the current exemption permanent subject to regulatory and safety requirements.
All three sources describe the same core steps: the ban is lifted at Coogee Beach after the shark attack, and the government will engage relevant aviation and surf lifesaving bodies to determine how drone operations can continue while maintaining risk-management practices at the coastal site. The reports do not provide further detail on the conditions of drone use or the timeline for finalising any permanent arrangements.
