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Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991

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#### 9 What is hijacking? For the purposes of Division 1 of Part 2, a person hijacks an aircraft if, while on board the aircraft, the person seizes, or exercises control of, the aircraft by force or threat of force, or by any other form of intimidation.

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