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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
38HBCommencement of certain prosecutions: Attorney‑General’s consent
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#### 38HB Commencement of certain prosecutions: Attorney‑General’s consent
(1) Proceedings for an offence committed by a person against a provision of Division 6 of this Part must not be commenced without the Attorney‑General’s written consent if the person is not an Australian citizen, an Australian resident or a body corporate incorporated by or under a law of the Commonwealth or of a State or Territory.
(2) In deciding whether to consent for the purposes of this section, the Attorney‑General must have regard to the obligations of Australia under international law, including obligations under any agreement or arrangement between Australia and another country or countries.