sorry - I posted this before I noticed that there was a second page....
"Whatsthatbeeping" covered more or less what I found on the internet.
May be the posters that talk about "silly" and "greedy" and shooting the authorities (with something else than a camera ) should read up about this and review their opinion This is what the Sydney Opera House has to say about it: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/abou...ilmingFAQ.aspx I think it a sensible approach by the Opera House Trust to protect its image.
Professional photography on the Sydney Harbour Foreshore requires a permit, but for still photography by a single photographer and their assistant there is no fee: http://www.shfa.nsw.gov.au/content/l...6E91B1762F.pdf
Not too bad, I would think.