4 Application

4.1 Subject to 4.2, this Part applies to and in relation to:

(a) all ships on which it is intended to take on, that are taking on, or have on board livestock at any port in Australia or that are carrying livestock to sea from any port in Australia; and
(b) Australian-registered ships on which it is intended to take on, that are taking on, have on board or are carrying livestock between ports outside Australia.

4.2 This Part does not apply to a ship arriving at a port in Australia carrying livestock loaded at a port outside Australia for discharge at:

(a) a port in Australia; or
(b) a port outside Australia,
if a surveyor is satisfied that the provisions of this Part are being substantially complied with in respect of that livestock.