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Biosecurity (Ballast Water and Sediment) Determination 2017
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22 Australian vessels complying with overseas laws
The condition in section 278A of the Act is met in relation to a discharge of ballast water from a vessel if: (a) the vessel is an Australian vessel that is not in Australian seas; and (b) the vessel is in the territorial seas of a State that is a party to the Ballast Water Convention; and (c) the discharge complies with all the laws of the State relating to discharges of ballast water.