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International Maritime Conventions Legislation Amendment Act 2001 - Proclamation (13/05/2004)

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This Proclamation is a formal legal notice that switches on part of an existing maritime law.

What it does:

Sets the start date: It officially fixes 13 May 2004 as the day that Schedule 1 of the International Maritime Conventions Legislation Amendment Act 2001 comes into force (becomes legally active).
Activates amendments: From this date onwards, the specific changes to maritime law contained in that Schedule apply to ship owners, operators, and maritime activities in Australia.

Why it matters: The parent Act updates Australian shipping and safety laws to match international maritime treaties. This Proclamation is the final administrative step that makes those updates legally binding, ensuring Australia meets its international obligations.

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Proclamation

International Maritime Conventions Legislation Amendment Act 2001

I, JOHN SANDERSON, Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 2 (2) of the International Maritime Conventions Legislation Amendment Act 2001, fix 13 May 2004 as the day on which Schedule 1 to that Act commences.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 13 May 2004

JOHN SANDERSON

Administrator

By His Excellency’s Command

JOHN ANDERSON

Minister for Transport and Regional Services

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