Commonwealth Numbered Acts

MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 12

                   An international agreement or international decision applies to a vessel, installation or aircraft at a particular time if:

                     (a)  the agreement or decision provides for the exercise of powers by Australia in relation to the vessel, installation or aircraft at that time; and

                     (b)  either:

                              (i)  the agreement or decision is prescribed by the regulations; or

                             (ii)  the Minister has approved the exercise of powers under the agreement or decision in relation to the vessel, installation or aircraft, and the approval has not lapsed.

Note 1:       For international agreement and international decision , see section 8.

Note 2:       For approval by the Minister, see Division 3 of Part 2.