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Maritime Powers Act 2013
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#### 44 Foreign aircraft between countries
This Act does not authorise the exercise of powers, other than aircraft identification powers, in relation to a foreign aircraft at a place between Australia and another country unless the powers are exercised:
(a) to investigate a contravention of a law that applies to foreign aircraft, or persons on foreign aircraft, in that place; or
(b) to administer, ensure compliance with or investigate a contravention of an international agreement or international decision that applies to foreign aircraft, or persons on foreign aircraft, in that place; or
(c) at the request or with the agreement of the country of the aircraft’s nationality; or
(d) in connection with the exercise of powers in accordance with this section, to ensure the safety of a maritime officer or any other person.