Commonwealth legislation

Maritime Transport Security Act 2003 - Proclamation (10/03/2004)

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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Commonwealth

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Plain English Summary

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This is a formal government notice (called a Proclamation) that switches on Part 2 of the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003.

What it does

Fixes 1 July 2004 as the date when Part 2 of the Act officially starts (commences).
Part 2 likely contains the core security obligations for ports, ships, and offshore facilities.

Why it matters

Laws often pass Parliament but sit inactive until the government is ready to enforce them.
This document is the "on switch" — it tells businesses and regulators exactly when the maritime security rules become legally binding.
Without this proclamation, Part 2 would remain dormant (unenforceable) even though the Act itself exists.

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Proclamation

Maritime Transport Security Act 2003

I, JOHN SANDERSON, Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under item 2 of the table in subsection 2 (1) of the Maritime Transport Security Act 2003, fix 1 July 2004 as the day on which Part 2 of that Act commences.

Signed and sealed with the Great Seal of Australia on 10 March 2004

JOHN SANDERSON

Administrator

By His Excellency’s Command

JOHN ANDERSON

Minister for Transport and Regional Services

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Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation (legislation.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.