High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026
102Carrying out international activity with significant adverse environmental impact
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102 Carrying out international activity with significant adverse environmental impact
(b) the person carries out an international activity; and
(c) the activity has had, or may have, a significant adverse impact on the marine environment in an area beyond national jurisdiction.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 7 years or 1,000 penalty units, or both.
Exceptions
(5) Subsection (1) does not apply if:
(a) the activity is an exempt activity; or
(b) the activity is a non‑controlled activity; or
(c) the person is the holder of a controlled activity authorisation for the activity.
Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code and section 96 of the Regulatory Powers Act).