No.

Date and place of instrument

Description

Entry into force for Australia

1

Treaty Action 1999

2

24 June 1998, Canberra

Agreement on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment, Certificates and Markings between Australia and the European Community

1 January 1999

3

18 September 1997, Oslo

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction

1 July 1999

4

11 March 1997, Beirut

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Lebanon relating to Air Services

12 February 1999

5

14 June 1996, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore to amend the Agreement concerning the Use of Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Associated Use of Storage Facilities in Australia of 17 February 1995

12 February 1999

6

20 January 1998, Canberra

Headquarters Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna

10 March 1999

7

30 December 1997, Buenos Aires

Treaty on Extradition between Australia and the Republic of Paraguay

30 May 1999

8

28 May 1998, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Implementing Arrangement between the Government of Australia and the European Atomic Energy Community [EURATOM] concerning Plutonium Transfers under the Agreement concerning Transfers of Nuclear Material from Australia to EURATOM, and accompanying Side Letter No. 2, of

21 September 1981, and the Implementing Arrangement concerning Plutonium Transfers of

8 September 1993

7 May 1999

9

27 February 1998, Geneva

Fifth Protocol to the General Agreement on Trade in Services of 15 April 1994

3 May 1999

10

27 October 1995, Jakarta

Treaty between Australia and the Republic of Indonesia on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

17 July 1999

11

14 July 1998, Canberra

Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of France relating to the Movement of Nationals between the Two Countries

1 August 1998

(provisionally)

1 August 1999

(definitively)

12

14-30 October 1998, Arlington-Washington

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America concerning Defense Communications Services

13 July 1999

13

9 July 1998,

Jakarta

General Agreement on Development Cooperation between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia

21 July 1999

14

3 February 1997, Kuala Lumpur

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Malaysia concerning the Status of Forces

22 July 1999

15

4 May 1998, Melbourne

Agreement on Medical Treatment for Temporary Visitors between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand

1 September 1999

16

17 September 1997, Montreal

Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer of

16 September 1987

10 November 1999

17

12 March 1997, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Chile on Gainful Employment of Dependants of Diplomatic and Consular Personnel

26 August 1999

18

9 December 1998, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America concerning Acquisition and Cross-Servicing

22 September 1999

19

30 April 1997, Washington

Treaty between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, and Exchange of Notes

30 September 1999

20

23 September 1996, Sydney

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Hong Kong concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

6 November 1999

21

17 December 1997, Paris

Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions

17 December 1999

22

27 April 1999, Washington

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the United States of America on Mutual Antitrust Enforcement Assistance

5 November 1999

23

3 June 1998, Canberra

Treaty between Australia and the Republic of Poland on Extradition

2 December 1999

24

9 November 1999, Canberra

Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Malaysia prolonging the effect of Certain Provisions of the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income of 20 August 1980

9 November 1999

25

24 August 1999, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Macau concerning Air Services

12 November 1999

26

17 March 1998, Kyiv

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Ukraine on Trade and Economic Cooperation

15 November 1999

27

30 September 1977, Montreal

Protocol relating to an amendment to the Convention on International Civil Aviation of

7 December 1944

17 August 1999

30 September 1977, Montreal

Protocol on the Authentic Quadrilingual Text of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of

7 December 1944

16 September 1999

28

13 April 1999, London

Food Aid Convention, 1999

7 December 1999

29

8 July 1999, Brussels

Agreement amending the Agreement relating to Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Australia and the European Community of 23 February 1994

9 December 1999

30

3-10 September 1999, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Japan to further amend the Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement establishing an Implementing Arrangement pursuant to the Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy of 5 March 1982

13 December 1999

31

6 August 1998-

6 October 1999, Rome

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) concerning Australian Participation in the MFO

15 December 1999

(with effect from

4 January 1998)

32

11 March 1999, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Fiji on Trade and Economic Relations

15 December 1999

33

8 September 1999, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the People's Republic of China concerning the Continuation of the Consular Functions by Australia in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

20 December 1999

34

1 July 1999, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of South Africa for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol

21 December 1999

35

24 August 1999, Canberra

Agreement between Australia and the Slovak Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

22 December 1999

36

27 August 1999, Buenos Aires

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Argentine Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol

30 December 1999

37

9 July 1996, Canberra

Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Republic of Chile on the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments, and Protocol

16 September 1999

38

Australian Treaty List (as at 31 December 1999)

Date, place and description

Entry into force

Notes and references to published text

ARGENTINA

27 August 1999, Buenos Aires

Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol

30 December 1999

The Agreement and Protocol entered into force when Notes were exchanged 23-30 December 1999 pursuant to Article 28.

Also applicable to Christmas, Cocos and Norfolk Islands, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands and Coral Sea Islands.

ATS 1999 No. 36.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 31.

CHILE

9 July 1996, Canberra

Agreement on the Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments, and Protocol

16 September 1999

The Agreement and Protocol entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 20 December 1996-17 August 1999 pursuant to Article 12.1.

ATS 1999 No. 37.

Commentary: NIA 15 October 1996; JSCT No. 4 of November 1996 p. 14.

12 March 1997, Canberra

Agreement on Gainful Employment of Dependants of Diplomatic and Consular Personnel

26 August 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 1 December 1997-26 August 1999 pursuant to Article 7.

ATS 1999 No. 17.

Commentary: NIA 18 March 1997; JSCT No. 8 of June 1997 p. 5.

CHINA

8 September 1999, Canberra

Agreement on Consular Relations

The Agreement will enter into force on the 31st day following an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 23.

On entry into force will be applicable to Hong Kong.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 97.

8 September 1999, Canberra

Agreement concerning the Continuation of the Consular Functions by Australia in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

20 December 1999

The Agreement entered into force on date specified in paragraph 4 following an exchange of Notes of 10-17 December 1999 pursuant to paragraph 4.

ATS 1999 No. 33.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 97.

DENMARK

1 July 1999, Canberra

Agreement on Social Security

The Agreement will enter into force two months after an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 17.2.

27 September 1999, Copenhagen

Agreement for the Protection of Classified Information of Defence Interest

The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 18.1.

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

28 May 1998, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Implementing Arrangement with the European Atomic Energy Community [EURATOM] concerning Plutonium Transfers under the Agreement concerning Transfers of Nuclear Material from Australia to EURATOM, and accompanying Side Letter No. 2, of 21 September 1981, and the Implementing Arrangement concerning Plutonium Transfers of 8 September 1993

7 May 1999

The Implementing Arrangement entered into force on the date of the further Australian Note, 7 May 1999, in accordance with the provisions of the Arrangement.

ATS 1999 No. 8.

Commentary: NIA 30 June 1998; JSCT No. 19 of March 1999 p. 19.

8 July 1999, Brussels

Agreement amending [Article 4(2) of] the Agreement relating to Scientific and Technical Cooperation of 23 February 1994

9 December 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 9 December 1999 pursuant to Article 2.

ATS 1999 No. 29.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 5.

EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION (EFTA)

29 April 1999, Brussels

Agreement on Mutual Recognition in relation to Conformity Assessment, Certificates and Markings

[Sectoral Annexes:

Medicinal Products Good Manufacturing Practice Inspection and Batch Certification;

Medical Devices;

Telecommunications Terminal Equipment;

Low Voltage Equipment;

Electromagnetic Compatibility;

Machinery;

Pressure Equipment;

Automotive Products]

The Agreement, concluded with the three EFTA member States which are also European Economic Area (EEA) member States: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway (ie, excluding Switzerland), will enter into force on the first day of the second month following an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 14.1.

A Final Act adopting, inter alia, four Joint Declarations and a Declaration by Liechtenstein, was also signed at Brussels on 29 April 1999.

Commentary: NIA 11 May 1999; JSCT No. 22 of June 1999 p. 25.

FIJI

11 March 1999, Canberra

Agreement on Trade and Economic Relations [AFTERA]

15 December 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Letters were exchanged 15 December 1999 pursuant to Article 12.

ATS 1999 No. 32.

Commentary: NIA 11 May 1999; JSCT No. 22 of June 1999 p. 16.

FRANCE

14 July 1998, Canberra

Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement relating to the Movement of Nationals between the Two Countries

1 August 1998

(provisionally)

1 August 1999

(definitively)

The Agreement entered into force provisionally on the date specified in the Letters and definitively on the first day of the second month following an exchange of Notes of 16 September 1998-9 June 1999 in accordance with the provisions of the Letters.

ATS 1999 No. 11.

Commentary: NIA 11 November 1998; JSCT No. 20 of March 1999 p. 26.

HONG KONG

23 September 1996, Sydney

Agreement concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

6 November 1999

The Agreement entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 11 January-7 October 1999 pursuant to Article XXI(1).

By Exchange of Notes at Beijing of 9-26 June 1997, the Government of Australia and the Government of the People's Republic of China confirmed the continued application of the Agreement between Australia and Hong Kong from 1 July 1997, subject to the exchange of Notes between Australia and Hong Kong indicated above.

ATS 1999 No. 20; Rules 1999 No. 33.

Commentary: NIA 11 February 1997; JSCT No. 7 of March 1997 p. 29.

INDIA

26 February 1999, New Delhi

Agreement on the Promotion and Protection of Investments

The Agreement will enter into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 17.1.

Commentary: NIA 11 May 1999; JSCT No. 22 of June 1999 p. 5.

INDONESIA

27 October 1995, Jakarta

Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

17 July 1999

The Treaty entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 9 February-17 June 1999 pursuant to Article 22.1.

ATS 1999 No. 10; Rules 1999 No. 50.

Commentary: NIA 21 May 1996.

18 December 1995, Jakarta

Agreement on Maintaining Security

15 July 1996

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 18 December 1995-15 July 1996 pursuant to Article 4.

ATS 1996 No. 13.

Commentary: NIA 21 May 1996; JSCT No. 1 of August 1996 p. 12.

By Note deposited at Jakarta on 16 September 1999, Indonesia advised that it had decided to abrogate the Agreement with effect from that date.

9 July 1998, Jakarta

General Agreement on Development Cooperation

21 July 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 1-21 July 1999 pursuant to Article XIX.

ATS 1999 No. 13.

Commentary: NIA 11 November 1998; JSCT No. 20 of March 1999 p. 16.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

5 July-2 October 1996, Rome

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement with the Multinational Force and Observers [MFO] to further amend and extend the Agreement concerning Australian Participation in the MFO of 16 March 1982, as amended and extended on 4 January 1993

18 February 1997

(with effect from

4 January 1995)

The Agreement entered into force on the date of the second Australian Note in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, with retrospective effect from the date specified in the Notes.

ATS 1997 No. 9.

Commentary: NIA 15 October 1996; JSCT No. 4 of November 1996 p. 20.

Expired 4 January 1998. Replaced by Agreement of 6 August 1998 (below).

20 January 1998, Canberra

Headquarters Agreement with the Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna [CCSBT]

10 March 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 10 November 1998-10 March 1999 pursuant to Article 27.1.

ATS 1999 No. 6.

Commentary: NIA 12 May 1998; JSCT No. 15 of June 1998 p. 59.

6 August 1998-6 October 1999, Rome

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement with the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) concerning Australian Participation in the MFO

15 December 1999

(with effect from

4 January 1998)

The Agreement entered into force on the date of the second Australian Note, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement, with retrospective effect from the date specified in the Agreement.

Replaced Agreement of 5 July 1996 (above).

ATS 1999 No. 31.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 23.

JAPAN

3-10 September 1999, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to further amend the Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement establishing an Implementing Arrangement pursuant to the Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy of 5 March 1982

13 December 1999

The amending Agreement entered into force on the date of the further Australian Note in accordance with the provisions of the amending Agreement.

ATS 1999 No. 30.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 51.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

17 September 1999, Canberra

Agreement on Scientific and Technological Co-operation

The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article XIII.1.

Commentary: NIA 8 December 1999.

17 September 1999, Canberra

Treaty on Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters

16 January 2000

The Treaty entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 14-17 December 1999 pursuant to Article 30.

Pursuant to Article 2, the Australian Note of 14 December 1999 specified the address of the Central Authority and of additional State and Territory Authorities.

ATS 2000 No. 5.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 17.

LEBANON

29 September 1953, Beirut

Agreement for the Establishment of Air Services, and Two Exchanges of Notes

29 September 1953

(provisionally)

15 January 1954

(definitively)

The Agreement entered into force provisionally on signature, and definitively on receipt of Lebanon's notification of ratification pursuant to Article XI.

ATS 1954 No. 2.

Superseded by Agreement of 11 March 1997 (below).

11 March 1997, Beirut

Agreement relating to Air Services

12 February 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 8 December 1998-12 February 1999 pursuant to Article 22.

Superseded Agreement of 29 September 1953 (above).

ATS 1999 No. 4.

Commentary: NIA 13 May 1997; JSCT No. 8 of June 1997 p. 17.

MACAU

24 August 1999, Canberra

Agreement concerning Air Services

12 November 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 29 September-12 November 1999 pursuant to Article 22.

ATS 1999 No. 25.

Commentary: NIA 29 October 1996; JSCT No. 4 of November 1996 p. 24.

MALAYSIA

3 February 1997, Kuala Lumpur

Agreement concerning the Status of Forces

22 July 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 19 April-22 July 1999 pursuant to Article 7.

ATS 1999 No. 14.

Commentary: NIA 11 November 1998; JSCT No. 20 of March 1999 p. 23.

2 August 1999, Sydney

Protocol amending [Articles 3, 5-7, 11, 13, 20, 22 and 23 of] the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income of 20 August 1980

The Protocol will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 10.1.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 41.

9 November 1999, Canberra

Exchange of Letters constituting an Agreement prolonging the effect of Certain Provisions of the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income of 20 August 1980

9 November 1999

The Agreement entered into force on signature in accordance with the provisions of the Letters.

ATS 1999 No. 24.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 41.

MEXICO

13 January 1967, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement on Visa Fees

1 February 1967

The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in the Notes.

ATS 1967 No. 6; UNTS 607 p. 77.

By Exchange of Notes of 26 July-28 September 1999 at Mexcio City, it was agreed between the Parties that Agreement had expired and was no longer in force.

MONACO

13 September 1999, Paris

Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

The Treaty will enter into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 21.1.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 43.

NEW ZEALAND

2 April 1986, Rotorua

Agreement on Medical Treatment

1 July 1986

The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in an exchange of Notes of 27 June 1986 pursuant to Article 6(1).

ATS 1986 No. 15; NZTS 1987 No. 11; UNTS 1459 p. 115.

Superseded by Agreement of 4 May 1998 (below), except as specified.

18 August 1988, Canberra

Protocol on Trade in Services to the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations - Trade Agreement of 28 March 1983

1 January 1989

The Protocol entered into force on the date specified in Article 23.

ATS 1988 No. 20 (revised Annexes available on website); NZTS 1988 No. 30; UNTS 1536 p. 91.

Pursuant to Article 10.2, Australia notified the following changes to its Annex inscriptions, with effect from the date of notification:

2 July 1991 - deletion of Construction, Engineering and General Consultancy;

30 October 1991 - amendments to Telecommunications; and Postal Services;

17 September 1992 - deletion of Banking;

26 September 1995 - further amendments to Telecommunications; and Postal Services;

16 April 1997 - deletion of Telecommunications; amendments to Domestic Air Services; and International Aviation: Passenger and Freight Services, under new heading "Air Services".

9 March 1999 - deletion of Airport Services; Basic Health Insurance Services; and Workers Compensation Insurance; and amendments to Broadcasting and Television; and Third Party Insurance; and further amendments to Postal Services.

Pursuant to Article 10.2, New Zealand notified the following changes to its Annex inscriptions, with effect from date of notification:

19 June 1992 - deletion of Radio and Television Broadcasting; Shortwave and Satellite Broadcasting; and Stevedoring; deletion from Airways Services of aerodrome control and aerodrome flight information; and amendments to Telecommunications; and Postal Services;

27 September 1995 - amendments to Coastal Shipping; and International Carriers Flying Cabotage; and further amendments to Airways Services;

15 April 1997 - deletion of Telecommunications; and International Carriers Flying Cabotage.

30 October 1998 - deletion of Postal Services.

19 July 1994, Wellington

Agreement on Social Security

1 January 1995

The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in Article 22.1 following an exchange of Notes of 5-9 December 1994.

Terminated Agreement of 31 October 1988.

ATS 1995 No. 6; Act 1994 No. 157; NZTS 1995 No. 1.

See also First and Second Protocols of 7 September 1995 and Amendment of 2 July 1998.

Articles 13 and 14 of Agreement, as amended, were suspended, and a new arrangement implemented, by an Exchange of Notes at Canberra on 21-25 October 1999, pending conclusion of a new Agreement.

4 May 1998, Melbourne

Agreement on Medical Treatment for Temporary Visitors

1 September 1999

The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in an exchange of Notes of 30 July-11 August 1999 pursuant to Article 7(1).

Superseded Agreement of 2 April 1986 (above), except as specified.

ATS 1999 No. 15.

Commentary: NIA 30 June 1998; JSCT No. 19 of March 1999 p. 28.

2 July 1998, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to amend the Agreement on Social Security of 19 July 1994, as amended

1 February 2000

The amending Agreement, which deleted Article 15 of Head Agreement, as amended, entered into force on the first day of the second month after a further exchange of Notes of 16 December 1999, in accordance with the amending Agreement.

ATS 2000 No. 4.

Commentary: NIA 12 May 1998; JSCT No. 15 of June 1998 p. 54.

14 September 1999, Canberra

Agreement concerning the Transfer of Uranium

The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article XI.1.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 51.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

7 October 1999, Port Moresby

Treaty on Development Co-operation

The Treaty will enter into force on a date nominated in an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 11.1.

On entry into force will replace Treaty of 24 May 1989, as amended.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 29 of December 1999 p. 43.

PARAGUAY

12 September 1908, Asuncion

Treaty [between United Kingdom and Paraguay] for the Mutual Surrender of Fugitive Criminals

17 July 1911

Instruments of ratification exchanged 30 January 1911. Applied to Australia, including Norfolk Island.

ATS 1911 No. 6 (electronic); UKTS 1911 No. 19 (Cd. 5737); Hertslet 26 p. 803; SP 102 p. 340.

See also Extension of 3 January 1928 and Supplementary Convention of 30 September 1933 (below).

The Treaty, as amended, terminated between Australia and Paraguay 30 May 1999 pursuant to Treaty of 30 December 1997 (below).

3-16 January 1928, Asuncion

Exchange of Notes extending to certain Mandated Territories the Treaty for the Mutual Surrender of Fugitive Criminals of 12 September 1908

16 January 1928

Concluded between United Kingdom (and on behalf of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa) and Paraguay.

ATS 1928 No. 24 (electronic); UKTS 1928 No. 29 (Cmd. 3266) p. 4 and 1930 No. 27 (Cmd. 3639) p. 9 - no text; LNTS 83 p. 509.

30 September 1933, Asuncion

Supplementary Convention to the Treaty for the Mutual Surrender of Fugitive Criminals of 12 September 1908

22 November 1942

Concluded between Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and United Kingdom, and Paraguay. Instruments of ratification exchanged 22 October 1942.

ATS 1942 No. 1 (electronic); UKTS 1942 No. 13 (Cmd. 6410); Cmd. 4674; SP 144 p. 1021; LNTS 205 p. 156.

30 December 1997, Buenos Aires

Treaty on Extradition

30 May 1999

The Treaty entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 24 September 1998-30 April 1999 pursuant to Article 16.1.

Terminated Treaty of 12 September 1908, as amended (above).

ATS 1999 No. 7.

Commentary: NIA 3 March 1998; JSCT No. 13 of March 1998 p. 54.

PHILIPPINES

28 April 1988, Canberra

Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters

19 December 1993

The Treaty entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 5 October-19 November 1993 pursuant to Article 22.1.

ATS 1993 No. 37; Rules 1993 No. 304.

By notification deposited at Manila 10 February 1999, the Government of Australia advised that it could, pursuant to Article 4, refuse a request for assistance in respect of an investigation or prosecution of an offence punishable by death.

POLAND

11 January 1932, Warsaw

Extradition Treaty [between United Kingdom and Poland]

12 March 1934

Instruments of ratification exchanged 19 December 1933. Acceded to by Australia, including Norfolk Island, with effect from 4 January 1935 (UKTS 1934 No. 39 (Cmd. 4809) p. 23 and 1936 No. 12 (Cmd. 5193) p. 66).

ATS 1935 No. 10 (electronic); UKTS 1934 No. 10 (Cmd. 4552); SP 135 p. 310; LNTS 148 p. 221.

Terminated between Australia and Poland 2 December 1999 by Treaty of 3 June 1998 (below).

3 June 1998, Canberra

Treaty on Extradition

2 December 1999

The Treaty entered into force 30 days after an exchange of Notes of 3 August-2 November 1999 pursuant to Article 17.1.

Terminated, between Australia and Poland, Treaty of 11 January 1932 (above).

ATS 1999 No. 23; Rules 1999 No. 203.

Commentary: NIA 30 June 1998; JSCT No. 19 of March 1999 p. 22.

PORTUGAL

29 March 1963, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement relating to Visas and Visa Fees

1 May 1963

The Agreement entered into force on the date specified in the Notes.

ATS 1963 No. 9; UNTS 468 p. 313.

By Note of 23 March 1999 (at Paris), Australia advised that the Agreement had lapsed and was no longer in effect. By Note of 24 May 1999 (at Canberra), Portugal responded that the Agreement had thus been terminated by Australia with effect from 23 June 1999 [equivalent to 3 months notice pursuant to paragraph 5]. By further Note of 19 July 1999 (at Canberra), Australia confirmed that both Parties considered the Agreement was no longer in force.

SINGAPORE

14 June 1996, Canberra

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement to amend [Article 3(6) of] the Agreement concerning the Use of Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Associated Use of Storage Facilities in Australia of 17 February 1995

12 February 1999

The Agreement entered into force on the date of the further Australian Note, 12 February 1999, in accordance with the provisions of the Notes.

ATS 1999 No. 5.

Commentary: NIA 18 June 1996; JSCT No. 1 of August 1996 p. 14.

15 September 1999, Singapore

Agreement concerning the Use of Shoalwater Bay Training Area and the Associated Use of Storage Facilities in Australia

The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 17.1.

On entry into force will replace Agreement of 17 Feburary 1995, as amended.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 29 of December 1999 p. 3.

Due to expire 31 December 2004.

SLOVAKIA

23 April 1999, Canberra

Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation

The Agreement will enter into force following an exchange of Notes pursuant to Article 10.1.

On entry into force will terminate, between Australia and Slovakia, the Agreement with Czechoslovakia of 16 May 1972.

24 August 1999, Canberra

Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income

22 December 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 21-22 December 1999 pursuant to Article 27.2.

Also applicable to Christmas, Cocos and Norfolk Islands, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands and Coral Sea Islands.

ATS 1999 No. 35.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 31.

SOUTH AFRICA

1 July 1999, Canberra

Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income, and Protocol

21 December 1999

The Agreement and Protocol entered into force when Notes were exchanged 9-21 December 1999 pursuant to Article 27.

Also applicable to Christmas, Cocos and Norfolk Islands, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands and Coral Sea Islands.

ATS 1999 No. 34.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 41.

TURKEY

10 April 1956, Ankara

Exchange of Notes constituting an Agreement on Visas and Visa Fees

10 May 1956

The Agreement entered into force one month following signature pursuant to Article 3.

ATS 1956 No. 9; UNTS 247 p. 139.

By notice in Turkish Government Gazette of 5 December 1998, Turkey suspended operation of the Agreement. By Note of 22 March 1999 (at Ankara), Australia advised that the Agreement had lapsed and was no longer in effect. By Note of 12 July 1999 (at Ankara), Turkey advised that the Agreement had been terminated.

UKRAINE

17 March 1998, Kyiv [Kiev]

Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation

15 November 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 17 August-15 November 1999 pursuant to Article 11.1.

ATS 1999 No. 26.

Commentary: NIA 11 November 1998; JSCT No. 20 of March 1999 p. 20..

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

4 November 1989, Sydney

Agreement concerning Cooperation in Defense Logistic Support

4 November 1989

The Agreement entered into force on signature pursuant to Article XX.1.

ATS 1989 No. 28.

Expired 3 November 1999, subject to the provisions of Agreement of 9 December 1998 (below).

30 April 1997, Washington

Treaty on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, and Exchange of Notes

30 September 1999

The Treaty, and Exchange of Notes (which interprets Article 3(1)(c) of Treaty), entered into force when Notes were exchanged 7 April-30 September 1999 pursuant to Article 20.1, subject to the understanding, in relation to United States of America, prohibiting assistance to the International Criminal Court.

ATS 1999 No. 19; Rules 1999 No. 150.

Commentary: NIA 26 August 1997; JSCT No. 10 of September 1997 p. 42.

14-30 October 1998, Arlington-Washington

Agreement concerning Defense Communications Services

13 July 1999

The Agreement, also known as the Simpson Agreement, entered into force on the date of the Australian note pursuant to Article IX.1.

ATS 1999 No. 12.

Commentary: NIA 16 February 1999; JSCT No. 21 of June 1999 p. 20.

Due to expire 13 July 2004.

9 December 1998, Canberra

Agreement concerning Acquisition and Cross-Servicing

22 September 1999

The Agreement entered into force following an exchange of Notes of 13 July-22 September 1999 pursuant to Article VIII.

Replaced Agreement of 4 November 1989 (above), except as provided for.

ATS 1999 No. 18.

Commentary: NIA 16 February 1999; JSCT No. 21 of June 1999 p. 16.

Due to expire 22 September 2009.

27 April 1999, Washington

Agreement on Mutual Antitrust Enforcement Assistance

5 November 1999

The Agreement entered into force when Notes were exchanged 5 November 1999 pursuant to Article XIII.A.

Supplemented Agreement of 29 June 1982.

ATS 1999 No. 22.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 25.

28 October 1999, Washington

Agreement for Cooperation concerning Technology for the Separation of Isotopes of Uranium by Laser Excitation [SILEX Agreement], Agreed Minute and Exchange of Notes

SILEX: Separation of Isotopes of uranium by Laser Excitation.

The Agreement will enter into force when Notes are exchanged pursuant to Article 16.1.

Due to remain in force for thirty years.

Date, place and description

In force generally

Notes and references to published text

18 March 1970, The Hague

Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters

7 October 1972

Instrument of accession, with reservation under Article 33 excluding application of Article 4.2, and declarations under Articles 2, 8, 15, 16, 23, 24 and 40, deposited for Australia 23 October 1992. Entry into force for Australia 22 December 1992. Also applicable to all external territories for the international relations of which Australia is responsible.

ATS 1992 No. 37; UNTS 847 p. 231; UKTS 1977 No. 20 (Cmnd. 6727); Cmnd. 3991; TIAS 7444; ILM 8 p. 37.

Pursuant to Article 39, Convention has effect only between Australia and those Parties formally accepting Australia's accession.

Subsequent accessions only have effect for Australia following the deposit of a declaration of acceptance. In addition to those already deposited for Estonia, Latvia, Poland, South Africa and Venezuela, an instrument of acceptance was deposited for Australia in respect of the accession of China on 20 July 1999 with effect from 18 September 1999.

30 September 1977, Montreal

Protocol relating to an amendment to [the final paragraph of] the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December 1944

17 August 1999

Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 7 December 1979.

ATS 1999 No. 27; Cmnd. 7192.

30 September 1977, Montreal

Protocol on the Authentic Quadrilingual Text of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December 1944

16 September 1999

The Protocol established the authentic Russian language text of Head Convention.

Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 2 December 1987.

ATS 1999 No. 27; Cmnd. 7191.

17 February 1978, London

Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1 November 1974

1 May 1981

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 17 August 1983. Entry into force for Australia 17 November 1983 (UNTS 1355 p. 342).

ATS 1983 No. 28; Act 1979 No. 98; UKTS 1981 No. 40 (Cmnd. 8277) and 1987 No. 36 (Cm 196) p. 17 - rectification; Cmnd. 7346; SD 26 p. 1 [SD2601]; ILM 17 p. 579; TIAS 10009; UNTS 1226 p. 237.

Amendments to Chapter II-1 of 20 November 1981 entered into force 1 September 1984 (UNTS 1370 p. 329; TIAS 11965).

Amendments to GMDSS of 10 November 1988 entered into force 1 February 1992 (TIAS 11965; UKTS 1998 No. 5 (Cm 3847); UNTS 1674 p. 587).

Replaced 3 February 2000, as between the parties, by Protocol on Safety of Life at Sea of 11 November 1988 (below).

23 October 1978, Paris

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of 2 December 1961 [UPOV], as amended 10 November 1972 and revised 23 October 1978

8 November 1981

UPOV: Union Internationale pour la Protection des Obtentions Végétales - International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants.

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 1 February 1989, together with a "Proposed Schedule for including Genera/Species in Plant Variety Rights Regulations" pursuant to Article 35. Entry into force for Australia 1 March 1989.

ATS 1989 No. 2; Act 1987 No. 2; NZTS 1980 No. 15; UKTS 1984 No. 11 (Cmnd. 9152); Cmnd. 7571; UNTS 1861 p. 281; TIAS 10199; CTS 1991 No. 5.

Replaced, as between the parties, by Convention as revised to 19 March 1991 (below).

11 November 1988, London

Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention on Load Lines of 5 April 1966

3 February 2000

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 7 February 1997.

ATS 2000 No. 2; SD 36 p. 176 [SD3612].

Commentary: NIA 10 September 1996; JSCT No. 2 of October 1996 p. 3.

11 November 1988, London

Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1 November 1974

3 February 2000

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 7 February 1997.

Replaced Protocol of 17 February 1978, as between the parties (above).

ATS 2000 No. 3; SD 36 p. 170 [SD3611].

Commentary: NIA 10 September 1996; JSCT No. 2 of October 1996 p. 3.

19 March 1991, Geneva

International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants of 2 December 1961 (UPOV), as revised on 10 November 1972, 23 October 1978 and 19 March 1991

24 April 1998

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 20 December 1999, with notification pursuant to Article 36(1) regarding Australian legislation and the coverage of plant genera and species. Entry into force for Australia 20 January 2000.

Replaced, as between the parties, Convention as revised to 23 October 1978 (above).

ATS 2000 No. 6; Act 1994 No. 110; SD 39 p. 37 [SD3904]; Cm 3506.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 29 of December 1999 p. 55.

20 March 1992, Geneva

International Sugar Agreement, 1992 [under the auspices of the UN]

20 January 1993

(provisionally)

10 December 1996

(definitively)

Signed for Australia 24 December 1992. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 24 December 1992.

Replaced Agreement of 11 September 1987 (above).

ATS 1993 No. 8.

Due to expire 31 December 1995 but extended by ISC decision of 1 December 1995 to 31 December 1997. Further extended to 31 December 1999 by ISC decision of 29 May 1997, and to 31 December 2001 by ISC decision of 27 May 1999.

15 April 1994, Marrakesh

International Bovine Meat Agreement

1 January 1995

Instrument of acceptance of the Agreement, which formed part of Annex 4 - Plurilateral Trade Agreements - to the World Trade Organization Agreement of 15 April 1994, deposited for Australia 19 May 1995. Entry into force for Australia 19 May 1995.

Replaced Arrangement on Bovine Meat of 12 April 1979.

ATS 1995 No. 21; UKTS 1996 No. 53 (Cm 3265) p. 324; Cm 2575; NZTS 1995 No. 17; UNTS 1895.

Terminated 31 December 1997 by General Council decision of 10 December 1997.

5 December 1994, London

Food Aid Convention, 1995 [under the auspices of the UN]

1 July 1995

The Convention formed part of the International Grains Agreement, 1995.

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 28 June 1995.

Replaced Convention of 13 March 1986.

ATS 1995 No. 22; Cm 2985.

Due to expire 30 June 1998 but extended to 30 June 1999 by Food Aid Committee decision of 2 December 1997.

Expired 30 June 1999. Replaced by Convention of 13 April 1999 (below).

4 December 1995, New York

Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks

The Agreement, which was adopted by the UN Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks on 4 August 1995, by which date it is sometimes cited, was signed for Australia 4 December 1995. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 23 December 1999.

SD 43 p. 250 [SD4317]; ILM 34 p. 1542; Cm 3125.

Commentary: NIA 12 October 1999; JSCT No. 28 of December 1999 p. 5.

The Agreement is not yet in force.

23 May 1997, New York

Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

The Tribunal is based in Hamburg.

The Agreement, which was adopted at the seventh meeting of the States Party to the Law of the Sea Convention on 23 May 1997, was opened for signature 1 July 1997 by which date it is sometimes cited. Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 26 May 1999.

SD 45 p. 72 [SD4511].

The Agreement is not yet in force.

17 September 1997, Montreal

Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer of 16 September 1987

10 November 1999

Instrument of acceptance deposited for Australia 5 January 1999.

ATS 1999 No. 16; SD 45 p. 137 [SD4515].

Commentary: NIA 12 May 1998; JSCT No. 15 of June 1998 p. 43.

18 September 1997, Oslo

Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction

1 March 1999

The Convention, which opened for signature at Ottawa on 3 December 1997, by which date it is sometimes cited, was signed for Australia 3 December 1997. Instrument of ratification, with declarations, deposited for Australia 14 January 1999. Entry into force for Australia 1 July 1999.

ATS 1999 No. 3; Act 1998 No. 126; SD 45 p. 141 [SD4516]; UKTS 1999 No. 18 (Cm 4308); Cm 3990; ILM 36 p. 1507.

Commentary: NIA 26 May 1998; JSCT No. 15 of June 1998 p. 63 (prelim.) and No. 20 of March 1999 p. 3.

17 December 1997, Paris

Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [under the auspices of OECD]

15 February 1999

Signed for Australia 7 December 1998. Instrument of ratification deposited for Australia 18 October 1999, with notification pursuant to Article 11 re the responsible Australian authority. Entry into force for Australia 17 December 1999.

ATS 1999 No. 21; SD 45 p. 286 [SD4525]; ILM 37 p. 1.

Commentary: NIA 3 March 1998; JSCT No. 16 of June 1998 p. 1. Also OECD Negotiating Conference commentaries adopted 21 November 1997 (ILM 37 p. 8).

27 February 1998, Geneva

Fifth Protocol to the General Agreement on Trade in Services of 15 April 1994

1 March 1999

The Protocol, which concerned financial services, was accepted by signature for Australia 3 May 1999. Entry into force for Australia 3 May 1999.

ATS 1999 No. 9.

Commentary: NIA 12 May 1998; JSCT No. 15 of June 1998 p. 66 (prelim.) and No. 19 of March 1999 p. 4.

Note: Entry into force provisions were modified by Decision of the Council for Trade in Services of 15 February 1999 (ATS 1999 No. 9).

10 September 1998, Rotterdam

Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade

Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 6 July 1999.

SD 46 p. 292 [SD4619]; ILM 38 p. 1.

The Convention is not yet in force.

13 April 1999, London

Food Aid Convention, 1999 [under the auspices of the UN]

1 July 1999

Instrument of accession deposited for Australia 7 December 1999. Entry into force for Australia 7 December 1999.

Replaced Convention of 5 December 1994 (above).

ATS 1999 No. 28.

Commentary: NIA 11 August 1999; JSCT No. 25 of September 1999 p. 31.

15 September 1999, Beijing

Final Acts of the XXII Congress of the Universal Postal Union

Signed for Australia, subject to ratification, 15 September 1999.