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ANTARCTIC TREATY (ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION) ACT 1980 No. 103 of 1980 - SECT 4

Application of Act
4. (1) Subject to sub-section 4 (1) of the Antarctic Treaty Act 1960-

   (a)  this Act applies in the Territory in relation to any persons and
        property, including foreign persons and property; and

   (b)  this Act applies outside Australia in relation to-

        (i)    Australian citizens;

        (ii)   Australian expeditions and members of Australian expeditions;

        (iii)  Australian organizations;

        (iv)   members of the crew (including persons in charge) of aircraft,
               vessels or vehicles that are Australian property; and

        (v)    Australian property.

(2) This Act has effect subject to-

   (a)  the obligations of Australia under international law, including
        obligations under any international agreement binding on Australia;
        and

   (b)  any law of the Commonwealth giving effect to such an agreement. 


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