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GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK ACT 1975 - SECT 3B

Interpretation of geographic co-ordinates

             (1)  Where it is necessary for the purposes of this Act to determine the position on the surface of the Earth of a point, line or area that is specified by reference to one or more geographic co-ordinates, then that position must be determined, unless the contrary intention appears, by reference to the Australian Geodetic Datum as defined in Gazette No. 84 of 6 October 1966.

             (2)  In this section:

"geographic co-ordinate" includes:

                     (a)  a meridian of longitude by itself; and

                     (b)  a parallel of latitude by itself.

"this Act" includes the following:

                     (a)  the regulations;

                     (b)  a Proclamation made under this Act;

                     (c)  a plan of management;

                     (d)  a zoning plan;

                     (e)  any other instrument made under this Act.



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