45Foreign vessels in Australia—evidence and warrants authorisations

45 Foreign vessels in Australia—evidence and warrants authorisations

(1) This Act does not authorise the exercise of powers in relation to a foreign vessel under an evidence and warrants authorisation at a place in Australia unless: (a) the vessel is at a place in the internal waters of Australia; or (b) the vessel is passing through the territorial sea of Australia after leaving the internal waters of Australia; or (c) the powers are exercised: (i) at the request or with the agreement of the country of the vessel’s nationality; or (ii) in connection with the exercise of powers in accordance with this section, to ensure the safety of a maritime officer or any other person. (2) Subsection (1) has effect subject to section 46.