WHALE PROTECTION ACT 1980 No. 92 of 1980 - SECT 6
Application of Act
WHALE PROTECTION ACT 1980 No. 92 of 1980 - SECT 6
Application of Act
6. (1) This Act extends to every external Territory and, except so far as the
contrary intention appears, to acts, omissions, matters and things outside
Australia, whether or not in a foreign country.
(2) Subject to sub-section (3)-
(a) to the extent that a provision of this Act has effect in and in
relation to any waters or place beyond the outer limits of the
Australian fishing zone, that provision applies only in relation to
Australian citizens domiciled in Australia, Australian aircraft and
Australian vessels and the members of the crew (including persons in
charge) of Australian aircraft and Australian vessels; and
(b) to the extent that a provision of this Act has effect in and in
relation to Australia or any waters other than waters referred to in
paragraph (a), that provision applies in relation to all persons,
aircraft and vessels, including foreign persons, foreign aircraft and
foreign vessels.
(3) This Act has effect subject to the obligations of Australia under
international law, including obligations under any agreement between Australia
and another country or countries.