Commonwealth Numbered Acts

MARITIME POWERS ACT 2013 (NO. 15, 2013) - SECT 45

             (1)  This Act does not authorise the exercise of powers in relation to a foreign vessel under an evidence and warrants authorisation at a place in Australia unless:

                     (a)  the vessel is at a place in the internal waters of Australia; or

                     (b)  the vessel is passing through the territorial sea of Australia after leaving the internal waters of Australia; or

                     (c)  the powers are exercised:

                              (i)  at the request or with the agreement of the country of the vessel's nationality; or

                             (ii)  in connection with the exercise of powers in accordance with this section, to ensure the safety of a maritime officer or any other person.

             (2)  Subsection (1) has effect subject to section 46.