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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984
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#### 8 Application of Act
(1) Subject to subsection (2), this Act applies, according to its tenor, to all persons, including foreigners, and to all vessels, including foreign vessels, whether or not they are within Australia or Australian waters.
(2) This Act has effect subject to the obligations of Australia under international law, including obligations under any agreement between Australia and another country or other countries.